Since I been through it, Feel free to ask me any questions about College Football

[kurtbbbb]

What does your daily routine look like now that your not playing professionally or in college?

[PitbullJR]

Just wanted to comment on this. I have no experience in college football what so ever. But the school I am going to now produced an NFL athlete a starting one at that. He comes down for our summer workouts and such and he says the way our coaches yell at us is the same way his coaches in the NFL yell at him. I will also say this. To everyone that has hopes and dreams READ what I am about to write. I lived in Mississippi all my life. Grew up in Kiln, Mississippi home of Brett Favre. I went to Hancock High School and used to see Brett a lot since my grandma was really good friends with his mom. His dad irving was my pee-wee football coach and taught me how to play QB and such haha ironic. Anyways Brett as some of you may not know was not always good. In high school his dad coached him and prefered to run the ball rather than throw. Brett played QB and Safety and he got a scholarship to Southern Miss on a SAFETY scholarship. He was a third string quarterback. Well the first and second string guys got hurt and Brett got his chance and the rest is history. In the NFL he sat the bench in Atlanta until someone in Green Bay basically said man there is a super bowl quarterback sitting on the bench and they brought him to Green Bay and basically the rest is LIVING history haha.

Yeah, we must make the most of our opportunities. The window for success does not stay open very long. My father taught me no matter how much you feel you should be playing or whatever the case may be you always make sure you are ready. When the time comes and you are not then that time may never come again. But if it comes and you are then the sky is the limit example Brett Favre, Tiki Barber, Steve Young and countless others.

[Coty08]

Yeah, we must make the most of our opportunities. The window for success does not stay open very long. My father taught me no matter how much you feel you should be playing or whatever the case may be you always make sure you are ready. When the time comes and you are not then that time may never come again. But if it comes and you are then the sky is the limit example Brett Favre, Tiki Barber, Steve Young and countless others.Indeed.

[PitbullJR]

What does your daily routine look like now that your not playing professionally or in college?

Well I just got released not too long ago. I do a lot of traveling back and forth talking to kids in urban neighborhoods. My father's pop warner team was in the championship in FL, so I was down there. Two of my cousins were in bowl games, so I went to those. My training will start Jan 18 with my Athletic Center. Should be fun to see who they are bringing in to get ready for the combine this year.

[CookieFactory]

That's incredible to hear that there were scholarship players on your team who were just flat out not good or didn't care about success.

[wildcats9]

Yes I would man. Going into college I was a cocky azzhole to sum it up. It was all about me. Things worked out and I was lucky enough to live a childhood dream but during the process I was mean to a lot of people. I should have went to Alabama with coach Shula at the time, but I was sooo worried about being " the man" on my team. Young and dumb, they go hand and hand

Dude i think we were all dumb and cocky going into college, i know i was as well. ACL injuries humbled me a bit early. If i couldve i wouldve picked another school. I didnt know my HC was going to get fired in my sophomore year and the new coach would be a prick who didnt quite agree with my desire to go to med school along with play football. It sucked having to leave a school and transfer to another and spend pretty much 2 years each at two different BCS schools.

[PitbullJR]

That's incredible to hear that there were scholarship players on your team who were just flat out not good or didn't care about success.

That is the SEC for you kid. I played in the most political conference in America. You would be amazed of how many of my teammates who didn't know the difference between a simile and metaphor, the difference between there, they are, their. Basic stuff that my son is learning. But if your old HS coach is the coaches buddy then he will take some kids from that school. I am not even going to get started on the politics of NCAA football in my conference, we will be here all day.

[PitbullJR]

Dude i think we were all dumb and cocky going into college, i know i was as well. ACL injuries humbled me a bit early. If i couldve i wouldve picked another school. I didnt know my HC was going to get fired in my sophomore year and the new coach would be a prick who didnt quite agree with my desire to go to med school along with play football. It sucked having to leave a school and transfer to another and spend pretty much 2 years each at two different BCS schools.

I hear you man, what school were you at or went to? You don't need to name both for reasons I fully understand. I know a lot of people all over

[wildcats9]

I hear you man, what school were you at or went to? You don't need to name both for reasons I fully understand. I know a lot of people all over

I graduated in december of 2005 from an ACC school and i transfered there from Arizona

[punkforlife93]

That is the SEC for you kid. I played in the most political conference in America. You would be amazed of how many of my teammates who didn't know the difference between a simile and metaphor, the difference between there, they are, their. Basic stuff that my son is learning. But if your old HS coach is the coaches buddy then he will take some kids from that school. I am not even going to get started on the politics of NCAA football in my conference, we will be here all day.

That's one of the big reasons I'm stoked that I got accepted to Wyoming. They've got a reputation for no-nonsense, good-natured, down-to-earth football with very little politics. Just playing the game should be the central idea, and, no offense to anyone out there, but it makes sense that people should have to put academics ahead of football. If you can't make the grade, you shouldn't play till you put the work in.

[mickyb55]

"There is a lot of blood sweat and guts between dreams and success". Paul "Bear" Bryant

Great coach ! I met him a few times. Played against him twice, one year he was national champ. His teams then were playing at a different level than the rest of us were. He was an intimidating sob.

[superman12magic]

I am a pro nba player but im trying to help this kid play college ball. He missed his junior and senior season due to injury. He lives in florida so there are no jc teams around here. He cant afford to move. He plays semi pro ball right now. Would it be allright for him to send a highlight tape of him playibg semi pro. To a collegevlike morehouse or fau. Or will it just be a waste of time.

[PitbullJR]

I am a pro nba player but im trying to help this kid play college ball. He missed his junior and senior season due to injury. He lives in florida so there are no jc teams around here. He cant afford to move. He plays semi pro ball right now. Would it be allright for him to send a highlight tape of him playibg semi pro. To a collegevlike morehouse or fau. Or will it just be a waste of time.

I just answer what I know about football, I don't have an answer to your question.

[superman12magic]

I just answer what I know about football, I don't have an answer to your question.

Its college football he is trying to play

[ozcoltsfan]

I am also a former D1 athlete and I just wanted to chime in and say great thread and great advice. Good Luck with your rehab and getting ready for your comeback.

Just wanted to say that college football is like a full time job and you need mental toughness more than anything. The OP is right a lot of guys don't enjoy the football side of college. In my experience you are just a piece of meat to the coaches and they try and make you think they care but at the end of the day they don't. Who can blame them really, they are earning a living for their family and if you screw up then it reflects poorly on them and their job prospects.

In fact the most successful guys on my team were the guys who were best able to shut out all the distractions, yelling, personal attacks and cussing and just focus on perfecting their craft. It's tough, but if you want it bad enough you will find a way.

When choosing a college, if you can, try and look for strength coaches who understand that every athlete and every position is different and take this in to consideration in their programming. Pitt Football is the perfect example, their strength coaches are arguably the best out there.

Be very careful when choosing where to go. I made the wrong decision. Don't fall for how they treat you in the recruiting process cause everything will change once you start classes. Talk to the players as much as you can before signing and make sure they give you a full answer rather than a quick one when you ask a question.

And for those asking about lifting numbers from memory we had a handful of guys squat over 500 during testing, one guy bench over 400, a few just under and one guy hang clean just over 400. Squat average would have been about 440-450 and Bench around 315. Hang Clean I am not sure. In other words, you don't need powerlifter numbers to play football at a high level.

[PitbullJR]

^^^ Everything you said is correct. When the coach watches film they do not ask how much can you hang clean or squat. They are evaluating you on your on-field performance .

[drvillain]

hey whasup, I got a question. I'm playing JUCO ball at the moment. Unfortunately I didn't played my first year in JUCO but i took 12 units and my eligibility clock started. I never knew the rule or anything like that, and I only took 12 units that one semester in school. I have been in a JUCO for 2 years. What do you think my chances are of the NCAA accepting my appeal for eligibility??

Secondly, Ive played safety and ran a 4.58 40 (even though i don't think im that fast, im just explosive... IM also doing track for the first time in my life though). I'm currently 195 and since I can put on weight extremely easily i plan to be 215-220 by season (ive done this before). I feel I have all the physical tools to go somewhere but I want to be the smartest player on the field.

Im going out for Linebacker this season in JUCO, so what are some things to study and make sure I know before the off season even starts?? ive never played linebacker before

[lsutigerz2001]

I have a question. What did it feel like to beat #1 ranked LSU in 07'. I am a tiger fan and I know that it must have been the biggest rush ever for all you guys.

[PitbullJR]

hey whasup, I got a question. I'm playing JUCO ball at the moment. Unfortunately I didn't played my first year in JUCO but i took 12 units and my eligibility clock started. I never knew the rule or anything like that, and I only took 12 units that one semester in school. I have been in a JUCO for 2 years. What do you think my chances are of the NCAA accepting my appeal for eligibility??

Secondly, Ive played safety and ran a 4.58 40 (even though i don't think im that fast, im just explosive... IM also doing track for the first time in my life though). I'm currently 195 and since I can put on weight extremely easily i plan to be 215-220 by season (ive done this before). I feel I have all the physical tools to go somewhere but I want to be the smartest player on the field.

Im going out for Linebacker this season in JUCO, so what are some things to study and make sure I know before the off season even starts?? ive never played linebacker before

The chances of the NCAA accepting your appeal are 0%. They rejected someone a 6th year who had a broken back.
Be fundamentally sound. Do not false step, you have to be able to scrape for side to side, stay low, learn your guard reads and go over the techniques of tackling.

[PitbullJR]

I have a question. What did it feel like to beat #1 ranked LSU in 07'. I am a tiger fan and I know that it must have been the biggest rush ever for all you guys.

It felt good beating them especially the way they smacked us the yr before. Stevie came through that game. We always have a habit of playing them tough when they come to Lexington, so although it was a big shock to the world...not so much too us.

[manman09]

It felt good beating them especially the way they smacked us the yr before. Stevie came through that game. We always have a habit of playing them tough when they come to Lexington, so although it was a big shock to the world...not so much too us.

how many players in the nfl and in college used steriods or smoke weed.
have you and some football players ever ran a train on the groupies.
how much money did you get under the table to go to kentucky
what free stuff did you get to also come to kentucky
where you drafted and what year where you drafted
what was your forty at the nfl combine and your bench press
why do players have better numbers on proday

[Coty08]

I am a pro nba player but im trying to help this kid play college ball. He missed his junior and senior season due to injury. He lives in florida so there are no jc teams around here. He cant afford to move. He plays semi pro ball right now. Would it be allright for him to send a highlight tape of him playibg semi pro. To a collegevlike morehouse or fau. Or will it just be a waste of time.This is just my opinion. I would say yes it is okay to send in tape of semi-pro. But you have to remember that if he is getting paid in anyways for playing he can not play college football.

[Coty08]

It felt good beating them especially the way they smacked us the yr before. Stevie came through that game. We always have a habit of playing them tough when they come to Lexington, so although it was a big shock to the world...not so much too us.I am also and LSU fan and I was not suprised one bit. Teams in the SEC can do terrible against other non conf teams and when it comes time to play and SEC team they get hyped up and so ready to play. Anyone can be beaten anywhere and at anytime.

[PitbullJR]

how many players in the nfl and in college used steriods or smoke weed.
have you and some football players ever ran a train on the groupies.
how much money did you get under the table to go to kentucky
what free stuff did you get to also come to kentucky
where you drafted and what year where you drafted
what was your forty at the nfl combine and your bench press
why do players have better numbers on proday

1. No comment, I only worry about myself
2. Yes
3. I didn't receive anything to go, my decision.
4. no free stuff in order to go
5. rather not say
6. under a 4.6 and over 10 reps
7. more comfortable with surroundings, family usually come to watch.

[PitbullJR]

I am also and LSU fan and I was not suprised one bit. Teams in the SEC can do terrible against other non conf teams and when it comes time to play and SEC team they get hyped up and so ready to play. Anyone can be beaten anywhere and at anytime.

yeah and plus we know each other tendacies. Coaches in our conference have been there for a long time.

[manman09]

can you atleast tell me what round you where drafted

[D1IsInMyFuture]

when you walk on do you get any benefits? funds towards tuition, housing, ect? not really good enough for a scholarship but I defiantly think I'll be able to walk on somewhere but I'll need to work a lot in order to afford school

[PitbullJR]

when you walk on do you get any benefits? funds towards tuition, housing, ect? not really good enough for a scholarship but I defiantly think I'll be able to walk on somewhere but I'll need to work a lot in order to afford school

No you don't, you are considered a regular student. Walk-on's couldn't even eat at the training table until they were on scholarship.

[beertank23]

can you atleast tell me what round you where drafted

I can't speak for pitbull but, maybe respect the mans privacy.

[bishopbeater]

Well hell, if you are already starting despite being so small that should tell you something. You are probably a true baller. I understand you wanting to get your weight up but during the process just make sure you don't decrease your speed. I played at a SEC school and although I was a big DB, we had some guys who were 170. Just keep working hard man. Being a solid tackler at CB will get you scholarship offers, trust me. Keeping working on your technique and you will be well on your way my brother.

thanks dawg. reppd. but i feel as tho when i gain weight i get faster? idk what it is. but my last forty was around 5.2 so and i feel as though i way faster..so when i run it again im hoping for a 4.8

[PitbullJR]

thanks dawg. reppd. but i feel as tho when i gain weight i get faster? idk what it is. but my last forty was around 5.2 so and i feel as though i way faster..so when i run it again im hoping for a 4.8

It's because you are getting stronger, thats why you are getting faster

[decafchicken]

when you walk on do you get any benefits? funds towards tuition, housing, ect? not really good enough for a scholarship but I defiantly think I'll be able to walk on somewhere but I'll need to work a lot in order to afford school

I don't know about him, but my roomate walked on to wrestling and he gets tons of free clothes/shoes/etc, seperate academic advising, free tutoring, special groups for athletes, stipends for food when they travel, seperate free medical services, etc.

[dolphinsfan270]

Did you use the chains, bands, boards and prowler while in college or now in the NFl? Where do you currently train?

[sea11234]

what are the best excercises and drills to drop my shuttle time?

[PitbullJR]

Did you use the chains, bands, boards and prowler while in college or now in the NFl? Where do you currently train?

No I didn't use any of what you named. I do think they are very beneficial though. Different S&C coaches have different philosophies. I will be training in L.A in the coming weeks.

[PitbullJR]

what are the best excercises and drills to drop my shuttle time?

A lot of acceleration and deceleration drills. The way to also get better at it is to rep the hell out of the shuttle run.

[GodsAngina]

1. No comment, I only worry about myself
2. Yes
3. I didn't receive anything to go, my decision.
4. no free stuff in order to go
5. rather not say
6. under a 4.6 and over 10 reps
7. more comfortable with surroundings, family usually come to watch.

wow at no. 2 lol

[awahl63]

wow at no. 2 lol

Haha yeah that's pretty sick. Cool thread so far - subbed

[sea11234]

sorry about all the questions but do you have any tips for not biting on a pump fake?

[PitbullJR]

sorry about all the questions but do you have any tips for not biting on a pump fake?

Ask all the questions you want kid. The best advice I can give you is not to peak in the backfield too much when in man coverage. Keep your eyes on your WR. You will be able to tell if its a run or pass because his steps will be different and he will stalk block you.

[Beech27]

sorry about all the questions but do you have any tips for not biting on a pump fake?

I'm not an expert here, obviously, nor am I the man targeted by your question. That said, the best advice I've ever heard on the subject dictates that your well served to focus on your man's core. His eyes, feet, etc, can mislead as per where he's heading. But his core is less likely to do so. The same tip works well for basketball, I think.

[BeastAndPower]

A PitbullJR i got a few question to ask.

1. I am plaining to walk-on to a DII school or DIII or junior college. I havent had any football experience in high school. But i wanna try to play CB, do u know any drills i can do to prepare me.

2. I am 5'9 and i weigh around 198 i am not fat or skinny should i try lean out a bit.

3. Should i continue doing vertical jump bible for my plyo training.

4. Right now I am at a four year university (no football program). Anyways I am in my second year and am still completing my General Ed's (due to a switch of major with has set me behind). Anyways should i look at going to juco to walk-on until I finsh my AA or should I just walk-on to a D2 or D3 school.

5. Lastly, if u had to recommend 1 supp what would it be and way.

[PitbullJR]

A PitbullJR i got a few question to ask.

1. I am plaining to walk-on to a DII school or DIII or junior college. I havent had any football experience in high school. But i wanna try to play CB, do u know any drills i can do to prepare me.

2. I am 5'9 and i weigh around 198 i am not fat or skinny should i try lean out a bit.

3. Should i continue doing vertical jump bible for my plyo training.

4. Right now I am at a four year university (no football program). Anyways I am in my second year and am still completing my General Ed's (due to a switch of major with has set me behind). Anyways should i look at going to juco to walk-on until I finsh my AA or should I just walk-on to a D2 or D3 school.

5. Lastly, if u had to recommend 1 supp what would it be and way.

1. You want the 2nd hardest position in football huh? Do you know anyone who plays football, a friend? It is is very hard to teach someone how to play CB by just showing them drills. It gets very technical. But do back peddle drills, work on staying low, you have to be flexible in your hips.

2. Depends on your speed. If you want to get faster and quicker than maybe you should, if not then stay the weight in which you are comfortable.

3. I do not know too much about the vertical jump bible, so I really can't give you an answer. But if you do feel yourself getting more explosive by using it, than keep on.

4. It really all depends on how many credits you have now and which schools you attend to walk on to. Walking on at Fresno CC is way different than walking on to Hudson CC. Walking on to Pace Univ is different than walking on to Grand Valley State. Tell me the schools you have in mind on each level and I can answer your question a little better.

[BeastAndPower]

1. You want the 2nd hardest position in football huh? Do you know anyone who plays football, a friend? It is is very hard to teach someone how to play CB by just showing them drills. It gets very technical. But do back peddle drills, work on staying low, you have to be flexible in your hips.

2. Depends on your speed. If you want to get faster and quicker than maybe you should, if not then stay the weight in which you are comfortable.

3. I do not know too much about the vertical jump bible, so I really can't give you an answer. But if you do feel yourself getting more explosive by using it, than keep on.

4. It really all depends on how many credits you have now and which schools you attend to walk on to. Walking on at Fresno CC is way different than walking on to Hudson CC. Walking on to Pace Univ is different than walking on to Grand Valley State. Tell me the schools you have in mind on each level and I can answer your question a little better.

1. That the position i really would want to play but i will play any position. I just wanna make a team.

2. Yea i do wanna get a bit faster. But i have noticed that ever since i have gained some weight my lifts have gone up.

3. To early to tell I just started.

4. I have about 35-40 credits. The schools i am looking at are D2: West Texas A&M and that it's for now. Haven't started looking intensity yet.

[PitbullJR]

1. That the position i really would want to play but i will play any position. I just wanna make a team.

2. Yea i do wanna get a bit faster. But i have noticed that ever since i have gained some weight my lifts have gone up.

3. To early to tell I just started.

4. I have about 35-40 credits. The schools i am looking at are D2: West Texas A&M and that it's for now. Haven't started looking intensity yet.

My boy Keithon balls at West TX. Speed is more important than your lifts going up however keep me updated. Good luck to you.

[manman09]

a pitbull what type of moves should you learn as a de other then the speed rush rip move. is it ok to do that dwight freeney spin cause i herd most coaches dont let there players do it. And i dont see many de do it.

[dolphinsfan270]

Would you train speed for a o lineman the same as a wide reciever? What is the difference?

I am 190 lbs 6 foot 4 as a freshman offensive tackle. I set a goal to be 215 by next year before football. I was the only kid to play both ways at a 4000+ kid school. So i know I can play ball. I am juss trying to get bigger, any tips on maintaining size and speed?

[ajjrhjn3]

Hey, pit
I am a sophomore at a d3 school and have started both years
I did not have any d1 scholarship offers other then the academies (which gives everyone since its military) and Ivy League, which does not offer scholarships
I went to a USA Today top 25 football school for all 4 years and started a few years there
We got a new coach my senior year, who was at the school before that, but he did not give me much press since I was not in the "in" group because I did not party with them
A d1 school, recruiting coordinator/TE coach saw me at a camp and talked to me, and then the offensive run coordinator/OL coach and him saw me at another and wanted to introduce me to the head coach at another camp I was going to
Long story short the head coach did not even talk to me or look at me by saying I am too small to play there (which makes no sense)

Therefore, my question is
Do you think I could transfer to a d1 school and possible start my junior year?

I can give you my stats if you want (last time I said them a few years ago, I was flamed bad since people do not believe me since I do not have a video camera to prove it)

Thanks for the help in advance

[Lopez27]

Did you run track in HS? Do you recommend I run track to become faster?

[Lopez27]

a pitbull what type of moves should you learn as a de other then the speed rush rip move. is it ok to do that dwight freeney spin cause i herd most coaches dont let there players do it. And i dont see many de do it.

I'll answer this for you since I played DE and was successful. You need to learn every move there is in order to be the best you can be, not just one or two. Learn to cut and crawl, bull rush, hold your ground, shed block, fake step, and swim. But more importantly, get stronger and faster. You can know everyone of these moves to their textbook definition but it won't matter if you don't have the power to get them done.

[PitbullJR]

Would you train speed for a o lineman the same as a wide reciever? What is the difference?

I am 190 lbs 6 foot 4 as a freshman offensive tackle. I set a goal to be 215 by next year before football. I was the only kid to play both ways at a 4000+ kid school. So i know I can play ball. I am juss trying to get bigger, any tips on maintaining size and speed?

You going be huge man. Just eat and keep training. Make sure your grades are right and keep improving your technique. You will def get a scholarship just on size alone.
To answer your first question, every drill we did the OL did also. In terms of speed and conditioning. When it comes to individual work obviously we do different things, but other than that we all train for speed the same way.

[PitbullJR]

Hey, pit
I am a sophomore at a d3 school and have started both years
I did not have any d1 scholarship offers other then the academies (which gives everyone since its military) and Ivy League, which does not offer scholarships
I went to a USA Today top 25 football school for all 4 years and started a few years there
We got a new coach my senior year, who was at the school before that, but he did not give me much press since I was not in the "in" group because I did not party with them
A d1 school, recruiting coordinator/TE coach saw me at a camp and talked to me, and then the offensive run coordinator/OL coach and him saw me at another and wanted to introduce me to the head coach at another camp I was going to
Long story short the head coach did not even talk to me or look at me by saying I am too small to play there (which makes no sense)

Therefore, my question is
Do you think I could transfer to a d1 school and possible start my junior year?

I can give you my stats if you want (last time I said them a few years ago, I was flamed bad since people do not believe me since I do not have a video camera to prove it)

Thanks for the help in advance

It has happen in the past. The FB Owen Schmitt was at UW-River Waters or some sh!t like that and transferred to West Virginia. It really depends though. How are you doing at the D3 you are at? What position do you play? What D1 school do you plan to transfer to?

[PitbullJR]

Did you run track in HS? Do you recommend I run track to become faster?

Yes I did and during the off-season I was in a track club in HS. Yes I do recommend it.

[PitbullJR]

I'll answer this for you since I played DE and was successful. You need to learn every move there is in order to be the best you can be, not just one or two. Learn to cut and crawl, bull rush, hold your ground, shed block, fake step, and swim. But more importantly, get stronger and faster. You can know everyone of these moves to their textbook definition but it won't matter if you don't have the power to get them done.

You are exactly right

[GSparky]

Best drills for speed? I have great field speed, but when it comes to putting up a good 40 time I fail.

[PitbullJR]

Best drills for speed? I have great field speed, but when it comes to putting up a good 40 time I fail.

Resistance runs. Use the sleds, bands, proper running form, hills up and down. Work on explosion for the first 10 yards. The key to running a good 40 is all technique

[Lopez27]

Yes I did and during the off-season I was in a track club in HS. Yes I do recommend it.

Alright thanks.

[ajjrhjn3]

It has happen in the past. The FB Owen Schmitt was at UW-River Waters or some sh!t like that and transferred to West Virginia. It really depends though. How are you doing at the D3 you are at? What position do you play? What D1 school do you plan to transfer to?

I have started every game since I got to the college. They make me play LT since I can block which is a waste since I can also catch. I was all-academic, all-conference, 3rd team all state this year and probably should have gotten more than that. I only allowed one sack all season and over 75% of the rushing touchdowns were run behind me. Latter in the year they were using me as more of a TE someone the time since when we would go unbalanced I would always be the one in the TE position.

I defiantly do not weight enough to play OL in D-1. But I was recruited as a tight end, but also can play DE, and LB.

I am not sure what D-1 school I would go to. The school where the head coach did not want to talk to me went to another d1 school but they have a tight end that is the same grade whose older brother was QB for them a few years ago, so I could not play TE there.

[TheHitStick]

I want to try and transition to being an OLB since I think I'm on the smaller side of it, but what are some goods lifting/speed stats to try and obtain and a good height/weight.

I think I'm done growing at 6'1" though since I've been this height for awhile. Any tips to try and become a better OLB? Stuff that I need to work on? I don't know my 40 since I was timed on it once and I completely forgot the time (it was my freshman year)

I'm an upcoming senior and I've never played the position before (or had much experience at football besides offensive lineman)

[PitbullJR]

I want to try and transition to being an OLB since I think I'm on the smaller side of it, but what are some goods lifting/speed stats to try and obtain and a good height/weight.

I think I'm done growing at 6'1" though since I've been this height for awhile. Any tips to try and become a better OLB? Stuff that I need to work on? I don't know my 40 since I was timed on it once and I completely forgot the time (it was my freshman year)

I'm an upcoming senior and I've never played the position before (or had much experience at football besides offensive lineman)

How much do you weigh? What type of defense does your school run?

[TheHitStick]

How much do you weigh? What type of defense does your school run?

Right now I'm 186, I'm going to be bulking up to 195-200.

I'm unsure right now, we just did a 3-5 for the first time but we're getting a new head coach so I really have no clue what we'll do.

Also what's a good 40 to aim for

[PitbullJR]

Right now I'm 186, I'm going to be bulking up to 195-200.

I'm unsure right now, we just did a 3-5 for the first time but we're getting a new head coach so I really have no clue what we'll do.

Also what's a good 40 to aim for

Like I told many others work on your technique. Do not false step. Work on your guard rules, tackling and pass coverage. Be loose in your hips. Anything under a 4.8 is good for HS

[TheHitStick]

Like I told many others work on your technique. Do not false step. Work on your guard rules, tackling and pass coverage. Be loose in your hips. Anything under a 4.8 is good for HS

Anything I can do in the offseason to practice this stuff and get some good fundamentals for the position?

[PitbullJR]

Anything I can do in the offseason to practice this stuff and get some good fundamentals for the position?

Get help from a coach or a teammate who plays LB

[TheHitStick]

Get help from a coach or a teammate who plays LB

Our head coach is gone and the assistant coaches don't work at the school

And none of the linebacker's actually do anything position specific in the off-season. The one that would do anything does other sports and is just a naturally gifted linebacker.

I've already asked advice from him but he just gave me some traits of linebacker's (which helped) but when I asked anything for the offseason to help for the basics and stuff he didn't know.

[PitbullJR]

I have started every game since I got to the college. They make me play LT since I can block which is a waste since I can also catch. I was all-academic, all-conference, 3rd team all state this year and probably should have gotten more than that. I only allowed one sack all season and over 75% of the rushing touchdowns were run behind me. Latter in the year they were using me as more of a TE someone the time since when we would go unbalanced I would always be the one in the TE position.

I defiantly do not weight enough to play OL in D-1. But I was recruited as a tight end, but also can play DE, and LB.

I am not sure what D-1 school I would go to. The school where the head coach did not want to talk to me went to another d1 school but they have a tight end that is the same grade whose older brother was QB for them a few years ago, so I could not play TE there.

Just think it through completely. Sometimes being a big fish in a little pond is better than being a little fish in a big pond. If you are good you will get an opportunity to try-out for the league. Don't get too caught up in the Divisions. I am going tell you a secret. If you are not a ball player from the big money schools which is like 10 of them it don't matter. My teammate led the SEC in receiving yards and TD's and still got drafted in the 7th round. If he would have done that at the "big money" schools, big difference. Just to clarify the 10 schools that really matter are ( Florida, Miami, FSU, Oklahoma, Texas, USC, Alabama, Ohio St, Notre Dame and Michigan)

[ajjrhjn3]

Just think it through completely. Sometimes being a big fish in a little pond is better than being a little fish in a big pond. If you are good you will get an opportunity to try-out for the league. Don't get too caught up in the Divisions. I am going tell you a secret. If you are not a ball player from the big money schools which is like 10 of them it don't matter. My teammate led the SEC in receiving yards and TD's and still got drafted in the 7th round. If he would have done that at the "big money" schools, big difference. Just to clarify the 10 schools that really matter are ( Florida, Miami, FSU, Oklahoma, Texas, USC, Alabama, Ohio St, Notre Dame and Michigan)

Ya I guess that is true. The NFL would never look at me as a left tackle though. I play super out of position being 6'4'' 250 lbs with under 6% bf and run a sub 4.5 40. I am going to see if I can play jack linebacker next year but I doubt they will let me.

[BeastAndPower]

Hey Pitbull I have a question I am trying to lean-out a bit. What advice would u give me in order to obtain the best results. (manly how would u appoach leaning out)

[DocHollidy]

Ya I guess that is true. The NFL would never look at me as a left tackle though. I play super out of position being 6'4'' 250 lbs with under 6% bf and run a sub 4.5 40. I am going to see if I can play jack linebacker next year but I doubt they will let me.

lol if you play Tackle with those stats, either your coach is an idiot or your fraudin

[PitbullJR]

Hey Pitbull I have a question I am trying to lean-out a bit. What advice would u give me in order to obtain the best results. (manly how would u appoach leaning out)

Keep a good diet and train hard. I do a lotttttttttt of running. First thing when you wake up hit the track. It gets your CNS started for the day and that will increase fat loss.

[BeastAndPower]

ok should i still consume a lot of calories or cut back on them

[PitbullJR]

ok should i still consume a lot of calories or cut back on them

It's up too you. You can keep them at the same and bump of the intensity of your workouts while including the running in the morning or you can cut them slightly, ya feel me? You are going to have to find what works for your body.
I can run 16x100's in the morning with nothing in my stomach but just a caffeine pill. That doesn't work for everybody.

[BeastAndPower]

Thanks man, I apperciate ur help.

[ajjrhjn3]

lol if you play Tackle with those stats, either your coach is an idiot or your fraudin


Those are my stats, they are just idiots. They put me at tackle saying that they did not know I could run block as well as I do or that I could pass block to.
I know I cannot play DB of any type because I can only back pedal well for around 10 yards, which is more then I would need to play Jack. The only thing I am not so great at is long distance things. We do incredibly stupid running after practices, they are like gassers, but you do not really ever up sprinting since you run over 10 none stop. I get slower and slower after about 1.5 or 2.
But again, you are never going to run that in one play. I am much better at running say 15 seconds and a 30-second brake.
Game conditioned is what matters right.
Doc do not assume things just because of stats or lack of stats means someone is a fraud or that they necessarily do something. I can read defenses as well or better than all the QB?s I know but it does not mean that I can throw it where I would want.
Stats are a benchmark idea not an exact measurement.
That is also, why I have not said all of mine since they would not be believed.

[PitbullJR]

That long distance has it's purpose man. I am going to tell you how. As a LB, DB, WR,RB, TE and even lineman you are always running. You want to be able to tolerate that lactic acid build up. If a RB just broke a 80 yard TD run and I am chasing him, I better be conditioned. Lets say its a fumble and now I have to defend a WR that runs a 20 yard deep post route. I had better recovered energy wise or I am getting torched. The same goes for OL pulling.

[PitbullJR]

Thanks man, I apperciate ur help.

No doubt kid, anytime

[beertank23]

Why do American footballers wear that small band around their Elbow? Just bhelow the bicep/tricep?

[PitbullJR]

Why do American footballers wear that small band around their Elbow? Just bhelow the bicep/tricep?

To play good you have to look good baby. Fashion statement

[d1c3]

What are decent stats for a D1 or D2 Wide Receiver? Height, Speed, Vertical, Broad, etc.

[PitbullJR]

What are decent stats for a D1 or D2 Wide Receiver? Height, Speed, Vertical, Broad, etc.

It doesn't matter. If you are fast and can catch some school will want you. The average height is probably around 6ft though. No need to worry about vertical or broad jump until you have a pro day or get an invite to the combine. Being a good route runner is most important, perfect example one of the greatest ever Jerry Rice

[hehateme00000]

Any tips on being a SS? Last time I played football I was corner/wr and weighed 15lbs. now Im 205 and just as fast and a ****load stronger.

Also Im gonna be the new guy on my Junior College team, most of the people are gonna be sophmores. What would you do to impress the coaches? I know I just need to give it my all which I will but is there anything specific the coaches look for besides talent?

[PitbullJR]

Any tips on being a SS? Last time I played football I was corner/wr and weighed 15lbs. now Im 205 and just as fast and a ****load stronger.

Also Im gonna be the new guy on my Junior College team, most of the people are gonna be sophmores. What would you do to impress the coaches? I know I just need to give it my all which I will but is there anything specific the coaches look for besides talent?

Play with an attitude. Fly around to the ball and be a good tackler. That will get you playing time

[_Buckeye_]

What tips can you give a defensive back?
I play Defensive Halfback (Canadian football) (Cover the slotback reciever/help stop the run)
Just looking for any tips you can give, in regards to training, working out, etc. any information would be great.

Thank you bro, and good luck with everything!

[PitbullJR]

What tips can you give a defensive back?
I play Defensive Halfback (Canadian football) (Cover the slotback reciever/help stop the run)
Just looking for any tips you can give, in regards to training, working out, etc. any information would be great.

Thank you bro, and good luck with everything!

Always be explosive and fundamentally sound. When covering the receiver keep your eyes on his mid-section. By doing that you wont fall for his headfakes and shoulder fakes. Make sure you are a good tackler. Being a good tackler will get you a long way.

[_Buckeye_]

Always be explosive and fundamentally sound. When covering the receiver keep your eyes on his mid-section. By doing that you wont fall for his headfakes and shoulder fakes. Make sure you are a good tackler. Being a good tackler will get you a long way.

Thanks for the mid section advice, that was a big flaw of mine last season, and it was hard to recover from.

I am good at tackling thankfully, i played for a pretty slack team last year (1st season) but I started and was picked for captain, I am trying out for a better team this year, with more depth so Id like to be as good as possible before training starts so I can wow the coaches.
What kind of exercises did you find best to increase vertical, as my height is an obstacle sometimes when trying to intercept a pass!

[PitbullJR]

Thanks for the mid section advice, that was a big flaw of mine last season, and it was hard to recover from.

I am good at tackling thankfully, i played for a pretty slack team last year (1st season) but I started and was picked for captain, I am trying out for a better team this year, with more depth so Id like to be as good as possible before training starts so I can wow the coaches.
What kind of exercises did you find best to increase vertical, as my height is an obstacle sometimes when trying to intercept a pass!

I really didn't focus on my vertical but I did a lot of bunny hops, single leg hops and explosive jumps over hurdles. I also did resist band squat jumps. I did these exercises for explosion but that would help in one's vertical obviously.

[punkforlife93]

Hey, it's me again. This is probably a long shot, especially since you didn't go to this school, but I figured that I'd ask anyways.

Basically, I'm going to the University of Wyoming. I follow their football team a lot, and I really love what Dave Christensen has done - the offensive schemes and his technique has really made UW look like a good team, or at least not as mediocre as they have been in the past few years. But he's also just entering his second year as head coach, so I need new, updated info on how he runs the place, not on Wyoming's reputation as a welcoming walk on school, so I thought I'd ask you. I know that you probably don't know Coach Christensen well if at all, but do you know if newer coaches tend to a) stick to their guns and established players or b) take risks with newer players to try and build their team around themselves?

Thanks.

[PitbullJR]

Hey, it's me again. This is probably a long shot, especially since you didn't go to this school, but I figured that I'd ask anyways.

Basically, I'm going to the University of Wyoming. I follow their football team a lot, and I really love what Dave Christensen has done - the offensive schemes and his technique has really made UW look like a good team, or at least not as mediocre as they have been in the past few years. But he's also just entering his second year as head coach, so I need new, updated info on how he runs the place, not on Wyoming's reputation as a welcoming walk on school, so I thought I'd ask you. I know that you probably don't know Coach Christensen well if at all, but do you know if newer coaches tend to a) stick to their guns and established players or b) take risks with newer players to try and build their team around themselves?

Thanks.

I don't know. Coach Joe Glenn was the one who recruited me. But if you are good and fit the scheme they will take notice of you.

[ajjrhjn3]

That long distance has it's purpose man. I am going to tell you how. As a LB, DB, WR,RB, TE and even lineman you are always running. You want to be able to tolerate that lactic acid build up. If a RB just broke a 80 yard TD run and I am chasing him, I better be conditioned. Lets say its a fumble and now I have to defend a WR that runs a 20 yard deep post route. I had better recovered energy wise or I am getting torched. The same goes for OL pulling.

Right. However, the recovery is more of the ATP + CP pathways and not aerobic metabolism since ATP + CP metabolism lasts 10-45 seconds.
That is why I see football conditioned as being able to exercise an aerobically and go into a short oxygen debt during the play, and then quickly get out of oxygen debt and back to aerobic metabolism between the plays.
I could not very even close run even a half marathon, but I can run 40s with a 15-second break for as long as needed.
I cannot run long distance well like miles. We had to run a 2 mile test once, the first mile was somewhere between around 6 minutes, but the next mile was 8. I cannot keep the tempo.

[BoyBawang]

What are good stats for a highschool varsity team's DE and TE? (Weight, Speed, Lift Stats)

[PitbullJR]

What are good stats for a highschool varsity team's DE and TE? (Weight, Speed, Lift Stats)

The only stats that matter is those accumulated on the stat sheet. Anything under a 4.9 is good HS speed

[BoyBawang]

Ok thanks. What are the stats that are accumulated in the stat sheet? I'm planning on playing football next year and I want to play Defensive End for sure since it seems the least skill based position.

[wikimaster2070]

what do you think would be better to improve explosion for my 40 time for the combine running track or lifting weights with my legs and doing plyometrics

[hehateme00000]

Play with an attitude. Fly around to the ball and be a good tackler. That will get you playing time

When should I start on my conditioning? A lot of people say dont do it until its close to the season but I breath heavy after a 5 minute jog around my block.

Im already a good tackler, and a good defender, so the only thing I am worried about is my conditioning/speed

[PitbullJR]

When should I start on my conditioning? A lot of people say dont do it until its close to the season but I breath heavy after a 5 minute jog around my block.

Im already a good tackler, and a good defender, so the only thing I am worried about is my conditioning/speed

Do you play any other sports? If you do not play other sports then you should start up in June. That will give you enough time to get it great shape. Do not overdue it because you will get burned out. 3x a week, take off a week for 4th of July and start to tapering down before you enter camp.

[PitbullJR]

what do you think would be better to improve explosion for my 40 time for the combine running track or lifting weights with my legs and doing plyometrics

All three

[wikimaster2070]

haha u got a good point now that i thought about it

[hehateme00000]

Do you play any other sports? If you do not play other sports then you should start up in June. That will give you enough time to get it great shape. Do not overdue it because you will get burned out. 3x a week, take off a week for 4th of July and start to tapering down before you enter camp.



No other sports other than bodybuilding. Not really tho jk. So even tho im breathing heavy just jogging for 5 minutes I will still be in great shape by the time games start if I wait till june?

So if I am already at a good size (5'9" 205lbs 10%BF) what should I focus on till June. Strength, explosiveness and speed?

[PitbullJR]

No other sports other than bodybuilding. Not really tho jk. So even tho im breathing heavy just jogging for 5 minutes I will still be in great shape by the time games start if I wait till june?

So if I am already at a good size (5'9" 205lbs 10%BF) what should I focus on till June. Strength, explosiveness and speed?

Focus on all three. I can't answer how great of shape you will be in because I don't know your fitness level, conditioning routine or work ethic. I was just giving you a time frame that myself and my brothers used. Bruh you have from now until August to get in shape. Put things in perspective. If you breathing heavy after 5 minutes is really bothering you now in January then start doing some conditioning 2x a week. You seem very bothered by this...

[punkforlife93]

What are some of the better walk-on schools you've heard of? I love football, and whatever the best opportunity I have to play is, I'll take it, as long as I can still get a good and reasonable education.

[PitbullJR]

What are some of the better walk-on schools you've heard of? I love football, and whatever the best opportunity I have to play is, I'll take it, as long as I can still get a good and reasonable education.

Aren't you going to walk-on at Wyoming?

If you love football a lot play and want a legit chance to play go to the d3 level, not a lot of politics and you should be able to get on the field if you are good. Nothing wrong with D3 ball.

[hehateme00000]

Focus on all three. I can't answer how great of shape you will be in because I don't know your fitness level, conditioning routine or work ethic. I was just giving you a time frame that myself and my brothers used. Bruh you have from now until August to get in shape. Put things in perspective. If you breathing heavy after 5 minutes is really bothering you now in January then start doing some conditioning 2x a week. You seem very bothered by this...

Yea true, I guess I figire Im more out of shape that the people that were there last year so I want to be a step ahead not a step behind. Ill do conditioning 1x a week and in June start doing 3x, then taper back down to 1x.

[PitbullJR]

Yea true, I guess I figire Im more out of shape that the people that were there last year so I want to be a step ahead not a step behind. Ill do conditioning 1x a week and in June start doing 3x, then taper back down to 1x.

Yeah beat them when it counts....It doesn't count in January. You know when it counts.

[punkforlife93]

Aren't you going to walk-on at Wyoming?

If you love football a lot play and want a legit chance to play go to the d3 level, not a lot of politics and you should be able to get on the field if you are good. Nothing wrong with D3 ball.

That is the plan, but I've been hearing a lot of crappy stuff about the new coach recently. Apparently Wyoming's a lot more political since the other coach left. :(

[Lift2Gain]

what level do you think i can play on?
this is my tape
jT3MS6xzZwA

the first team in the tape won states for 2a/3a

[GodsAngina]

I think OP should be modded, elite athlete and helpful as hell.

[PitbullJR]

what level do you think i can play on?
this is my tape
jT3MS6xzZwA

the first team in the tape won states for 2a/3a

Are you from Maryland? You are def a ball player man. I like your aggressiveness, you play coming down hill, seem to shed blockers good for your size, tackles well and you scrape good. It is hard to make a accurate judgement from a highlight tape because everyone looks good in a Highlight tape but you are def a player.
What grade level are you in? Which schools are recruiting you?

[bishopbeater]

hey man. im a corner back. and i tackle the other players by their legs..would coaches take this as a sign of weakness? I mean i dont miss alot of tackles..and all year last year i think i gave up 2 touchdowns? not very many..for 9 games..and i prolly averaged 3-4 tackles a game..thanks in advance brah

[kptran21]

my coach teaches a wrap and roll technique for tackling. i go for the thighboards, lock on to my wrists and roll. usually i come in flying and dont wrap up and i usually flip the guy... when you are 170 pound corner going up against a 225+ pound back, i dont see the problem with it

[Dennis71]

how should i mail my game film?


in a regular envelope. In a box? ??

[PitbullJR]

hey man. im a corner back. and i tackle the other players by their legs..would coaches take this as a sign of weakness? I mean i dont miss alot of tackles..and all year last year i think i gave up 2 touchdowns? not very many..for 9 games..and i prolly averaged 3-4 tackles a game..thanks in advance brah

They shouldn't but people who tackle legs have a tendacy of putting their head down. Naturally when you tackle you aim to put your head across their body but in reality you are going to go lower just due to physics. But when you aim at their legs you are going to go even lower risking the chance to miss that tackle. Hope I explained that well enough for you

[PitbullJR]

how should i mail my game film?


in a regular envelope. In a box? ??

Envelope and include a brief resume about yourself

[DocHollidy]

how should i mail my game film?


in a regular envelope. In a box? ??

manilla folder should be good

[PitbullJR]

I think OP should be modded, elite athlete and helpful as hell.

Thank you brother

[gnarsurf]

u think i could play d-line at my size(195-200) by the time the season starts. going to start taking my diet seriously?

[Beech27]

Simple question: How many days did you lift, and how many did you sprint? I'm curious whether you separated the sessions, and how, if so.

[Lift2Gain]

Are you from Maryland? You are def a ball player man. I like your aggressiveness, you play coming down hill, seem to shed blockers good for your size, tackles well and you scrape good. It is hard to make a accurate judgement from a highlight tape because everyone looks good in a Highlight tape but you are def a player.
What grade level are you in? Which schools are recruiting you?

I am from maryland. im a junior this year. its my junior highlight tape
i havent really talked to any schools yet.... our coaches dont help us recruit and i just got this video today... (I had a friend make it)
what do you think i should i do recruiting wise?

[PitbullJR]

u think i could play d-line at my size(195-200) by the time the season starts. going to start taking my diet seriously?

You can play anything you want in HS. Size is not that important

[PitbullJR]

Simple question: How many days did you lift, and how many did you sprint? I'm curious whether you separated the sessions, and how, if so.

Did most of them back to back. I usually ran 4x a week and attempted to lift 4x but it usually ended up 3x with that friday being the night me and my brothers would go out and party. With that being said, I never missed a running work-out.

[PitbullJR]

I am from maryland. im a junior this year. its my junior highlight tape
i havent really talked to any schools yet.... our coaches dont help us recruit and i just got this video today... (I had a friend make it)
what do you think i should i do recruiting wise?

Go to all the camps this spring. You can def play some LB. You are in the area where the best D-1AA football is played. Go to Towson camp, Delaware, JMU, Villanova, Richmond, William and Mary, Temple etc. I expect to be hearing some good news next yr around this time about you signing to a school. The future looks bright for you as long as you keep on improving.

[SteR-]

what you gonna do for a living if you can't get back into the NFL?

Also, during college, did you ever get sick of it all? Like did you have off days where you just wanted to pack it all in and do something else?

[PitbullJR]

what you gonna do for a living if you can't get back into the NFL?

Also, during college, did you ever get sick of it all? Like did you have off days where you just wanted to pack it all in and do something else?

I will coach HS ball and a good buddy of mine is the director of a strength and performance center in Boston. Some days yes but that was due to frustration and anger. I have been playing ball since 8 yrs old and when it comes down to it I would never stop unless I have nomore to give.
But to touch on my first point, coaching up kids on life skills and on the game of football would bring me just as much satisfaction as me playing in the NFL. I would love to see kids who I have coach do their thing on Saturday nights whether that is D1, D1AA,D2,D3. I also want to get my son and nephews ready to play ball or whatever they decide to do. Helping others succeed is what life's about in my opinion.

[Dennis71]

Envelope and include a brief resume about yourself

wat should i put on the resume?
if the coach called me and we talked a bit about football and etc, how specific in my resume should i be

[PitbullJR]

wat should i put on the resume?
if the coach called me and we talked a bit about football and etc, how specific in my resume should i be

Here I drafted this up for you real quick.

RB/DB PitbullJr 6'1 208 (4.45)
High School Film

Coach this is the film that I had told you, I would send to you. The film consists of highlights from high school, from sophmore year to my senior year. 2 full games are also included. I would like to include that I was ranked 50th in the nation on rivals.com and 9th ranked running back in the nation by superprep.com (Insert your own stats). Coach I feel that with my talent, determination, and leadership all of the pieces will be in the right places for success and I look forward to joining a championship football team.

[SteR-]

oh yea, I forgot to ask, how'd you bust your knee and how did it feel? My biggest fear when playing football is that I'll get the same injury as what you have... scares the crap outta me.

Come to think of it, how did it affect your training? Surely you lost a tonne of strength/fitness from not being able to work your legs?

[PitbullJR]

oh yea, I forgot to ask, how'd you bust your knee and how did it feel? My biggest fear when playing football is that I'll get the same injury as what you have... scares the crap outta me.

Come to think of it, how did it affect your training? Surely you lost a tonne of strength/fitness from not being able to work your legs?

I messed up by knee by jumping to defend a pass while in practice in the NFL. It affected my training big time because after the surgery by ACL healed quicker than my LCL. While coming back, I damaged more tissue on my LCL ligament. That is still healing now. The size of my injured legs is coming back. I will attach a pic of how it looked when I tore it.

http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv246/pitbulljr1/acl.jpg

[SteR-]

ugh gives me chills just seeing that. How painful was it?

[PitbullJR]

ugh gives me chills just seeing that. How painful was it?

Didn't hurt that bad. Just a loud pop, similar to cracking your knuckles. The real pain came after the surgery

[mickyb55]

I will coach HS ball and a good buddy of mine is the director of a strength and performance center in Boston. Some days yes but that was due to frustration and anger. I have been playing ball since 8 yrs old and when it comes down to it I would never stop unless I have nomore to give.
But to touch on my first point, coaching up kids on life skills and on the game of football would bring me just as much satisfaction as me playing in the NFL. I would love to see kids who I have coach do their thing on Saturday nights whether that is D1, D1AA,D2,D3. I also want to get my son and nephews ready to play ball or whatever they decide to do. Helping others succeed is what life's about in my opinion.

Coaching is extremely rewarding. I've been doing it for over 5 years now and it is the best thing that I have ever done. Just so you know where I have been, I was a guard for an SEC team way back when. Had a future according to coaches. I was in a car crash after my sophomore year, lost my girl and my best friend, and my playing career. I spent months in and out of hospitals and rehab centers. My career was finished and I lost my scholarship. I turned away from football and found myself in a bottle for 20 years. The good Lord and some good friends helped me back, got me back to school for my teaching degree and hooked me up with an old friend who was coaching HS. I worked as his assistant for a couple of years and then he retired and I've been head man for 3 years now. Working with these kids for the past 5 years has been the best thing that has ever happened to me. Often the kids and their parents will thank me but I quietly laugh. They have no idea what they have done for me.

Sorry for the sappy email but I've been through hell and back. You seem like a good guy and sound like someone who would make a great coach. I urge you to follow it. Kids need people like you.

[PitbullJR]

Coaching is extremely rewarding. I've been doing it for over 5 years now and it is the best thing that I have ever done. Just so you know where I have been, I was a guard for an SEC team way back when. Had a future according to coaches. I was in a car crash after my sophomore year, lost my girl and my best friend, and my playing career. I spent months in and out of hospitals and rehab centers. My career was finished and I lost my scholarship. I turned away from football and found myself in a bottle for 20 years. The good Lord and some good friends helped me back, got me back to school for my teaching degree and hooked me up with an old friend who was coaching HS. I worked as his assistant for a couple of years and then he retired and I've been head man for 3 years now. Working with these kids for the past 5 years has been the best thing that has ever happened to me. Often the kids and their parents will thank me but I quietly laugh. They have no idea what they have done for me.

Sorry for the sappy email but I've been through hell and back. You seem like a good guy and sound like someone who would make a great coach. I urge you to follow it. Kids need people like you.

Thank you man, I appreciate your words of wisdom.

[HULK_JR15]

so do you ever get nervous before a tryout and what do the coaches look for in tryouts all i really have is heart hopefully thatll be enough for my tryouts

[correll28]

yo pitbull nice thread you got here bro

im goin back ot my juco this spring for spring ball. they make cuts and i gotta make the team. i went up from 190 to 220 the past year and feel good. any advice on standing out at Will? i want to try to join my little bro at u del someday where he just committed on full scholarship

[ethong]

Heading up to my senior year I'm deciding I don't want to be a linemen anymore. Three years of starting center is getting very, very old. I'm planning on trying out to become my teams fullback/halfback. Regarding weightlifting I've been lifting Mon/Wed/Fri. I squat/boxsquat everyday and switch between bench/military and deadlift/cleans with a few other lifts (dips, rows, core work, curls). Is there a better regimen you could suggest for me. Also, could you recommend me conditioning and speed training exercises? I'm limited to a field with grass to run on with a couple lines drawn on it. Thank you and good luck coaching.

[Lift2Gain]

Go to all the camps this spring. You can def play some LB. You are in the area where the best D-1AA football is played. Go to Towson camp, Delaware, JMU, Villanova, Richmond, William and Mary, Temple etc. I expect to be hearing some good news next yr around this time about you signing to a school. The future looks bright for you as long as you keep on improving.

thanks a ton. how should i get in touch with people to go to these camps? and D1AA ball is what i think i want to play because i have decent grades and SATs. I also hope to be getting some great news around this time next year

[Dennis71]

Here I drafted this up for you real quick.

RB/DB PitbullJr 6'1 208 (4.45)
High School Film

Coach this is the film that I had told you, I would send to you. The film consists of highlights from high school, from sophmore year to my senior year. 2 full games are also included. I would like to include that I was ranked 50th in the nation on rivals.com and 9th ranked running back in the nation by superprep.com (Insert your own stats). Coach I feel that with my talent, determination, and leadership all of the pieces will be in the right places for success and I look forward to joining a championship football team.

would this be suitable

Dennis Bokota OL/DL/LB
5'11 190lbs (4.94) High school Film

Coach Bob Colbert, this is the film that I had told you, I would send to you. There are two games. One against 6A Flagler Palm Coast, and the other is our playoff game at Orange Park. During my time at Pine Ridge I was a three year starter on the offensive line, we experienced our first winning season in ten years my junior year (6-4). My senior year we accomplished the best record in school history (9-1) along with making the playoffs for the first time in school history. Also during my time playing football, I was able to maintain a 3.8 GPA while also being involved with track, weightlifting, and the National Honors society . Coach I feel that with my talent, determination, and leadership all of the pieces will be in the right places for success and I look forward to joining Saint Vincent College.

Since I played offensive line, I really didnt have any stats aside from pancakes, and i dont know how many i had

[mgfootball]

Hey Pitbull,

I am a freshman at a D3 college and I play football and run track. IN football I play receiver. The thing is that I am 5'9 and around 150 pounds. I'm pretty quick and fast and run solid routes sometimes. My biggest problem is getting jammed at the line. Over the course of the season I got better at getting away from the press by double moves at the line and stutter steps. But, I was wondering what would most receivers would do when you pressed them to get awat from your press or what would you advice me to do to get away from the press almost everytime and how can I practice on my own to work on beating the press. Thanks

[Dennis71]

bump

[PatChukwurah]

Hey man, got a question.

After I lift I get crazy pumps, and my whole body feels more solid and strong. But when I first wake up on gamedays the pump is gone. I stop lifting on Thursday because I have games on Sunday and I don't want to be sore or weak, so my muscles are fresh, but I have no pump at all and get so damn skinny. It doesn't help that I usually only have time for one meal before games, and my weight is usually down between 2-5 pounds no matter how much I eat the night before. I'm curious: do you do anything to get your muscles pumped up and thick on gameday?

I was thinking about maybe doing some light cleans, squats, benches and deads in the morning just to get the blood flowing but I don't want to pre-exhaust myself before I play. BTW I'm a rugby player, but my position (lock) is similar in terms of athletic requirements to a DE

[DocHollidy]

Hey man, got a question.

After I lift I get crazy pumps, and my whole body feels more solid and strong. But when I first wake up on gamedays the pump is gone. I stop lifting on Thursday because I have games on Sunday and I don't want to be sore or weak, so my muscles are fresh, but I have no pump at all and get so damn skinny. It doesn't help that I usually only have time for one meal before games, and my weight is usually down between 2-5 pounds no matter how much I eat the night before. I'm curious: do you do anything to get your muscles pumped up and thick on gameday?

I was thinking about maybe doing some light cleans, squats, benches and deads in the morning just to get the blood flowing but I don't want to pre-exhaust myself before I play. BTW I'm a rugby player, but my position (lock) is similar in terms of athletic requirements to a DE

why do you care about the thickness of your muscles on gameday seriously??

[Acal83]

Hey pitbull, first off thank you for all the information in this thread. Its really cool having a D1/NFL guy answer questions.

You said that you ran 4 days a week in college; what were the running workouts like? What kind of runs/drills would you do and for how long?

[_Marcus_]

what level do you think i can play on?
this is my tape


the first team in the tape won states for 2a/3a

you have the same backward stutter step as i do lol. nice film.

i'm heading to either a d1aa or d2 school. my size is what hurts me since i'm only 5'10 playing linebacker.

n2di_euuap8

[beertank23]

You've still got a bit of growing there marcus...I grew like 3 inches after leaving school at 18. I went from like 5'11" to 6'2".

[_Marcus_]

You've still got a bit of growing there marcus...I grew like 3 inches after leaving school at 18. I went from like 5'11" to 6'2".

sounds pretty hopefull lol. how tall were your parents? my mom is 5'3 or something and my dads only 5'11

[QuincyQ]

you have the same backward stutter step as i do lol. nice film.

i'm heading to either a d1aa or d2 school. my size is what hurts me since i'm only 5'10 playing linebacker.

n2di_euuap8

nice hits :P

Owh and Is there any chance a 20 year old is able to get an INTERNATIONAL scholarship to play in the states as a wide receiver and how do i go about this(I live in the Netherlands)? This guy on my team who was 21 went to the states last year to a div2 college with a full scholarship (and it turns out div2 is to easy for him). Last year was my first year playing football in competition (injury and my dad wanting to start his own team prevented me from before) and i got a lot of coaches, players and old-players telling me i should go to the states (the level of play here is really low).

Also i haven't started lifting for long so i'm probably not able to impress them with lifting stats is this big on those coaches?


TL;DR: am i to late?

[Masstastic]

sounds pretty hopefull lol. how tall were your parents? my mom is 5'3 or something and my dads only 5'11

Serious advice.

Bulk up, it doesn't matter that you are 5'10 at LB. If you are strong as **** and have great instincts you will be successful.

Gain weight
Gain muscle

Buster Davis was a great LB at FSU and he was only 5'9.

[DriveMyWhey]

Serious advice.

Bulk up, it doesn't matter that you are 5'10 at LB. If you are strong as **** and have great instincts you will be successful.

Gain weight
Gain muscle

Buster Davis was a great LB at FSU and he was only 5'9.

sam mills was part of the dome patrol and played at 5'9. if you would look at him without the pads, the word "small" wouldn't come to mind.

[_Marcus_]

Serious advice.

Bulk up, it doesn't matter that you are 5'10 at LB. If you are strong as **** and have great instincts you will be successful.

Gain weight
Gain muscle

Buster Davis was a great LB at FSU and he was only 5'9.

yeah i've been on a constant bulk since my sophmore year.. im like 205 right now, i'll be 215 by next season, i'll prolly redshirt

[txapn]

Hey Pitbull,

I am a freshman at a D3 college and I play football and run track. IN football I play receiver. The thing is that I am 5'9 and around 150 pounds. I'm pretty quick and fast and run solid routes sometimes. My biggest problem is getting jammed at the line. Over the course of the season I got better at getting away from the press by double moves at the line and stutter steps. But, I was wondering what would most receivers would do when you pressed them to get awat from your press or what would you advice me to do to get away from the press almost everytime and how can I practice on my own to work on beating the press. Thanks

Hey bro there are basically 3 things that I always used to help get off the line..

1.) simple head fake, where you move your head to one side while you get your body moving straight or to the other side. You can also use a shoulder fake to mix things up.
2.) you can rip him, where if you're cutting left, use your right arm and "rip" up through the corner's arms. It always works well for me!
3.)another simple technique is the swim, where you bring your inside arm up & over the corner's arms so you can knock them downward.

But the main thing is mix it up! You cant do the same thing every time cause a good corner will learn ur tendencies, so mix em up!

In the weight room I did a few exercises that helped develop my explosive movement in my arms and body similar to the DE movements! It helped be able to power through the corner at some times! One is called the rip and press! I did a dumb bell version its hard and very effective!
If ya need anything else let me know bro!

[Lift2Gain]

you have the same backward stutter step as i do lol. nice film.

i'm heading to either a d1aa or d2 school. my size is what hurts me since i'm only 5'10 playing linebacker.

n2di_euuap8

Hey man thats some pretty good film, what year are you? i like your combination of agility as well as power... you can get to the ball quickly and break down and make a good hit
do you play both sides of the ball?
On offense i start guard (was a fullback but our guard got injured and they liked me there)
i played fullback in the game that i had to be 44 in. I hate playing both sides of the ball because i feel im not as sharp on D. but we dont have much depth on my squad so i do it anyway and play special teams... im also a long snapper
have colleges had a chance to contact you?
any letters i may have gotten my coaches havent given to me so im starting the process of contacting them
im looking d1aa and ivy league type schools... i have pretty good grades. 4.78 weighted and i think like 3.76 unweighted

EDIT: i also like your music choice in the tape... some people act really hardcore with lots of rap and stuff but they actually are not like that at all... thats why i was glad the music in my tape was just random drums and stuff

[JTringer]

Hey, few questions, not neccessarily related to football persay, but more geared towards university/elite atheltics

1-If you had to list the top 3 things that players competing for a starting position demonstrate/should do to stand out and above what would they be?(I know you're not a coach but you've obviously been around the game along time)

2-Not sure if you are able to answer this one; if you can picture the players you know that made the biggest improvement from their 1st year-4/5th year in college and now have a chance at making it to the next level, what are the biggest areas they improved in?(whether it be a mental aspect, physical, technique, etc)

Thanks for the thread, even though I dont play football, still cool stuff

[dolphinsfan270]

This question is open to anyone to answer. I just got done with the wrestling season and i wrestled almost 30 matches. I also did football and only got 1 week off between the two sports. I was thinking of taking one week off from lifting and juss stretch/foam roll and maybe a little bit of running to get the blood flowin and stuff (since wrestling ended 2 days ago.) Is this a good idea or should I do that for two weeks?

[PitbullJR]

Hey, few questions, not neccessarily related to football persay, but more geared towards university/elite atheltics

1-If you had to list the top 3 things that players competing for a starting position demonstrate/should do to stand out and above what would they be?(I know you're not a coach but you've obviously been around the game along time)

2-Not sure if you are able to answer this one; if you can picture the players you know that made the biggest improvement from their 1st year-4/5th year in college and now have a chance at making it to the next level, what are the biggest areas they improved in?(whether it be a mental aspect, physical, technique, etc)

Thanks for the thread, even though I dont play football, still cool stuff

1. Be able to follow directions, be a team player. do everything asked of him at 100%

2. It would be their technique and approach to the game, which falls under the mental category.

[PitbullJR]

Hey pitbull, first off thank you for all the information in this thread. Its really cool having a D1/NFL guy answer questions.

You said that you ran 4 days a week in college; what were the running workouts like? What kind of runs/drills would you do and for how long?

No problem man. I am all about helping others. In college they were fairly simple. They consisted of agility drills, 110x sprints, sled pulls...the usual. They lasted about 2 hours. The hard running was done with my brothers and cousins when we train due to the fact their were only 4 or 5 of us as oppose to 60.

[PitbullJR]

Hey Pitbull,

I am a freshman at a D3 college and I play football and run track. IN football I play receiver. The thing is that I am 5'9 and around 150 pounds. I'm pretty quick and fast and run solid routes sometimes. My biggest problem is getting jammed at the line. Over the course of the season I got better at getting away from the press by double moves at the line and stutter steps. But, I was wondering what would most receivers would do when you pressed them to get awat from your press or what would you advice me to do to get away from the press almost everytime and how can I practice on my own to work on beating the press. Thanks

fast hands man. The quicker you smack my hands away from grabbing u..the better u will be

[PitbullJR]

This question is open to anyone to answer. I just got done with the wrestling season and i wrestled almost 30 matches. I also did football and only got 1 week off between the two sports. I was thinking of taking one week off from lifting and juss stretch/foam roll and maybe a little bit of running to get the blood flowin and stuff (since wrestling ended 2 days ago.) Is this a good idea or should I do that for two weeks?

one week will be good enough

[PitbullJR]

Hey man, got a question.

After I lift I get crazy pumps, and my whole body feels more solid and strong. But when I first wake up on gamedays the pump is gone. I stop lifting on Thursday because I have games on Sunday and I don't want to be sore or weak, so my muscles are fresh, but I have no pump at all and get so damn skinny. It doesn't help that I usually only have time for one meal before games, and my weight is usually down between 2-5 pounds no matter how much I eat the night before. I'm curious: do you do anything to get your muscles pumped up and thick on gameday?

I was thinking about maybe doing some light cleans, squats, benches and deads in the morning just to get the blood flowing but I don't want to pre-exhaust myself before I play. BTW I'm a rugby player, but my position (lock) is similar in terms of athletic requirements to a DE

Just have a good breakfest and bust azz on the field. Everything else you mentioned is not important

[PitbullJR]

you have the same backward stutter step as i do lol. nice film.

i'm heading to either a d1aa or d2 school. my size is what hurts me since i'm only 5'10 playing linebacker.

n2di_euuap8

Look good man

[BeastAndPower]

Yo Pitbull check this video out and tell me what u think about it.

http://iyca.org/Nutrition/vip.html

[beertank23]

hey pitbull. WHat about ice baths man. What was your ice bath routine? how do i maximise the effects of an ice bath?

Basically how do i do it right?

[_Marcus_]

Hey man thats some pretty good film, what year are you? i like your combination of agility as well as power... you can get to the ball quickly and break down and make a good hit
do you play both sides of the ball?
On offense i start guard (was a fullback but our guard got injured and they liked me there)
i played fullback in the game that i had to be 44 in. I hate playing both sides of the ball because i feel im not as sharp on D. but we dont have much depth on my squad so i do it anyway and play special teams... im also a long snapper
have colleges had a chance to contact you?
any letters i may have gotten my coaches havent given to me so im starting the process of contacting them
im looking d1aa and ivy league type schools... i have pretty good grades. 4.78 weighted and i think like 3.76 unweighted

EDIT: i also like your music choice in the tape... some people act really hardcore with lots of rap and stuff but they actually are not like that at all... thats why i was glad the music in my tape was just random drums and stuff

I'm a senior, last year i started 2 games at guard, but this year my coach let me concentrate soley on defence.

I've had a couple schools from our state contact me, Humbolt state, USD, Azuza pacific, Cal luthern, Chatmen. all but USD are d2 schools.

haha and i think the rock type music gives it different taste

[d1c3]

How much weight do/did you use for ab exercises?

[Signas1108]

Hey Pitbull,

This is my current situation i am currently 6'1 205lbs and totally out of shape in my eyes and need a little advice concerning football. Last time i played football was when i was a sophomore in HS. I started playing when i was 8 and always started and never missed a game, made it to all stars every year etc... My goal is to transfer from the community college i am currently attending to a school with a d2 football team or attend Uconn and do a walk on, I want to bulk up to at least a healthy 240/250 (Ive gone from 310lbs to 205lbs in a year 1/2 ive always been a big boy and know my body can sit at 250 easy)
.... Positions i played were Fullback / Middle Linebacker.

I am starting from rock bottom and want to be ready by August if possible.

[PitbullJR]

hey pitbull. WHat about ice baths man. What was your ice bath routine? how do i maximise the effects of an ice bath?

Basically how do i do it right?

My man take them after every practice. It feels good . You are doing it right

[PitbullJR]

Hey Pitbull,

This is my current situation i am currently 6'1 205lbs and totally out of shape in my eyes and need a little advice concerning football. Last time i played football was when i was a sophomore in HS. I started playing when i was 8 and always started and never missed a game, made it to all stars every year etc... My goal is to transfer from the community college i am currently attending to a school with a d2 football team or attend Uconn and do a walk on, I want to bulk up to at least a healthy 240/250 (Ive gone from 310lbs to 205lbs in a year 1/2 ive always been a big boy and know my body can sit at 250 easy)
.... Positions i played were Fullback / Middle Linebacker.

I am starting from rock bottom and want to be ready by August if possible.


Choose what position you want to play and run, run...when you get tired run somemore

[PitbullJR]

How much weight do/did you use for ab exercises?

none, all core exercises which was bodyweight and a couple of medicine ball exercises, nomore than 10 pounds

[PitbullJR]

Yo Pitbull check this video out and tell me what u think about it.

http://iyca.org/Nutrition/vip.html

He makes many valid points

[ethong]

Heading up to my senior year I'm deciding I don't want to be a linemen anymore. Three years of starting center is getting very, very old. I'm planning on trying out to become my teams fullback/halfback. Regarding weightlifting I've been lifting Mon/Wed/Fri. I squat/boxsquat everyday and switch between bench/military and deadlift/cleans with a few other lifts (dips, rows, core work, curls). Is there a better regimen you could suggest for me. Also, could you recommend me conditioning and speed training exercises? I'm limited to a field with grass to run on with a couple lines drawn on it. Thank you and good luck coaching.

bump (:

[EastOlesNFL]

Hi im a Freshman Inside Linebacker. I've been playing football for 7 years. I wasn't great last year but im working really hard to improve over the offseason. Im at the Weightroom everyday it's open and im the last one to leave. I Also have a membership to World's Gym.

Im 5'5/5'6 122 LBS im working on improving my size but heres my weights what should I improve on?

1RM:

Bench-140
Squat-170
Leg Press-378

IDK how much my 1RM is but I usually do 3 sets and 10 Reps of
Dumbell Rows - 35
Dumbell Press- 40

I suprise coaches with how hard I hit for my size and can stay with alot of lineman strait up even though i'm one of the smaller kids on the team

What do I need to work on?

[Signas1108]

Choose what position you want to play and run, run...when you get tired run somemore

Most likely going to be going for Fullback ..... How would you go about trying to gain 40lbs healthy. What protein shake should i invest in, foods, and what workouts would most benefit me besides running. I have no clue were to start sadly.

Thanks again,
Ronnie

[USF-Hitman]

Heres my situation,

Im a freshman at USF (south florida), I played 1 year of freshman football (although I didnt play much because I lacked experience), I wrestled for all 4 years and made it to the top 8 at states my senior year. Question is, a friend of mine is on the team here and hes told me that football tryouts are february 4th or around that, what chances do I have of making it? I weigh about 6'4" and about 280, im moderately strong (cant bench my bodyweight though :/, and i havent done a truely heavy squat in a while, so needless to say, my lifts are far from spectacular). I know I know, I have no chance right? But i do have heart, if that counts for everything. I was always told Id never be good at wrestling, but i made myself better and stuck it out with top ranked kids, so im hoping that same thing can carry me through with this. What do you think? Id love to play football for the Bulls and I think i could be good at it, but it just wasnt my thing in high school. Ive been lifting since the end of wrestling season, feb 09, but it hasnt been consistent due to starting college over summer, i have about 2 weeks, i know short notice, to do whatever it takes to make sure im at my best to show the coaches what im made of. What do you suggest? (sorry, i think there may be like 3 or 4 questions in this post) Thanks in advance for any help you give.

[wildcats9]

you have the same backward stutter step as i do lol. nice film.

i'm heading to either a d1aa or d2 school. my size is what hurts me since i'm only 5'10 playing linebacker.

n2di_euuap8


Spent a few minutes looking at the tape although it is really hard to judge a highlight tape, full films are much better. anyway.

Positives- plays game very hard, does not seem to take plays off. Sure Tackler, good technique, drops hips well and explodes into contact. Plays downhill fast, not sure if thats because many of the plays are blitzes. Wouldve like to see more of read/react situations. Speed seems to be average, quickness would be possible slightly above average.

Negatives- Overagressive at times which will put you out of position at the college level. Look to be stiff when dropping and backpedealing. Was coverage a weakness of yours since i didnt see an plays in coverage on the highlight and with lack of fluidity in space.

that was just a quick break down, if i can get some time ill watch it two or three more times and really give a break down if youd like.

[PitbullJR]

bump (:

how much do you weight? Is the coach okay with the move? Speed? Any skills ever running with the ball? HB or FB, cant't chose both....?

[PitbullJR]

Most likely going to be going for Fullback ..... How would you go about trying to gain 40lbs healthy. What protein shake should i invest in, foods, and what workouts would most benefit me besides running. I have no clue were to start sadly.

Thanks again,
Ronnie

No need to gain 40 pounds, size is overrated. There are alot of football workouts sticky on this page, chose one and go hard

[Dennis71]

ive talked to the coach, and he said he'll try me at DE or OLB

ive decided i wanna put my training into getting as quick and explosive as possible for the potential of playing DE.
Specifically, i wanna focuse of having that quick first step, and quick hands.

Any Drills to focus on?
ive been jumproping. agility ladder, bag drills, cone drills, anything else i can do?

[PitbullJR]

Heres my situation,

Im a freshman at USF (south florida), I played 1 year of freshman football (although I didnt play much because I lacked experience), I wrestled for all 4 years and made it to the top 8 at states my senior year. Question is, a friend of mine is on the team here and hes told me that football tryouts are february 4th or around that, what chances do I have of making it? I weigh about 6'4" and about 280, im moderately strong (cant bench my bodyweight though :/, and i havent done a truely heavy squat in a while, so needless to say, my lifts are far from spectacular). I know I know, I have no chance right? But i do have heart, if that counts for everything. I was always told Id never be good at wrestling, but i made myself better and stuck it out with top ranked kids, so im hoping that same thing can carry me through with this. What do you think? Id love to play football for the Bulls and I think i could be good at it, but it just wasnt my thing in high school. Ive been lifting since the end of wrestling season, feb 09, but it hasnt been consistent due to starting college over summer, i have about 2 weeks, i know short notice, to do whatever it takes to make sure im at my best to show the coaches what im made of. What do you suggest? (sorry, i think there may be like 3 or 4 questions in this post) Thanks in advance for any help you give.

I have questions for you, if football wasn't your thing in HS why would it be your thing now? It sounds like you are good at wrestling, what makes you want to try out for USF? What position in particualr you want to play? Are you familiar with the shuttle runs, 40 yrd test, broad jump, 3 cone drill, 8 cone drill, different names of schemes? I just want to know where are you at in familarity with the sport

[PitbullJR]

ive talked to the coach, and he said he'll try me at DE or OLB

ive decided i wanna put my training into getting as quick and explosive as possible for the potential of playing DE.
Specifically, i wanna focuse of having that quick first step, and quick hands.

Any Drills to focus on?
ive been jumproping. agility ladder, bag drills, cone drills, anything else i can do?

You can add in some OLY lifts, everything you do just do it as explosive as possible. Which school

[USF-Hitman]

I have questions for you, if football wasn't your thing in HS why would it be your thing now? It sounds like you are good at wrestling, what makes you want to try out for USF? What position in particualr you want to play? Are you familiar with the shuttle runs, 40 yrd test, broad jump, 3 cone drill, 8 cone drill, different names of schemes? I just want to know where are you at in familarity with the sport

I didnt really want to wrestle in college, although i got offers from a few schools. When i got to USF last summer people, and employees, here kept asking if i played football, when i said no, they told me i should because im big enough. I know theyre not experts or scouting recruiters or anything but its happened enough times to where i started to consider that i might be able to play.

Im interested in playing D-tackle or O-tackle, i was an O-guard/d-tackle freshman year and a few times throughout my HS career because i would go out for spring football but i couldnt stick with it because of wrestling.

And ive run a 40 before, and done some agility things when i was doing spring football. I guess im moderately familiar with the sport. I mean, i dont know a whole lot, but im good at pushing people around from wrestling haha.I want to be a part of something bigger than me, and ive noticed a few guys ive wrestled that are on the football team here. Im going to try out regardless, but i just wanted to see what your opinion/views were on my situation. Thanks.

Edit: and i guess the reason that football wasnt my thing in HS was because of the coaching staff. i did all the workouts and summer practices after 8th grade leading up to 9th and was the starting O-guard for the freshman team, well the first week of school a kid decides to join the team and he gets my spot although i did all the work and stuff prior to the season. but when wrestling season came around i was given an equal opportunity and got to participate and wrestle and i liked that better than benchwarming all the time in football. but since id rather play football than wrestle in the club here, i understand that ill probably be benchwarming for a few years, im ok with that. i just want to use my abilities for a positive function for the school, and football is way more productive than club wrestling haha.

[Dennis71]

You can add in some OLY lifts, everything you do just do it as explosive as possible. Which school

thanks.
Saint Vincent College D3. They just started their football program back up in 2006

[PitbullJR]

thanks.
Saint Vincent College D3. They just started their football program back up in 2006

I know that school in Latrobe where my team practices at

[PitbullJR]

I didnt really want to wrestle in college, although i got offers from a few schools. When i got to USF last summer people, and employees, here kept asking if i played football, when i said no, they told me i should because im big enough. I know theyre not experts or scouting recruiters or anything but its happened enough times to where i started to consider that i might be able to play.

Im interested in playing D-tackle or O-tackle, i was an O-guard/d-tackle freshman year and a few times throughout my HS career because i would go out for spring football but i couldnt stick with it because of wrestling.

And ive run a 40 before, and done some agility things when i was doing spring football. I guess im moderately familiar with the sport. I mean, i dont know a whole lot, but im good at pushing people around from wrestling haha.I want to be a part of something bigger than me, and ive noticed a few guys ive wrestled that are on the football team here. Im going to try out regardless, but i just wanted to see what your opinion/views were on my situation. Thanks.

Edit: and i guess the reason that football wasnt my thing in HS was because of the coaching staff. i did all the workouts and summer practices after 8th grade leading up to 9th and was the starting O-guard for the freshman team, well the first week of school a kid decides to join the team and he gets my spot although i did all the work and stuff prior to the season. but when wrestling season came around i was given an equal opportunity and got to participate and wrestle and i liked that better than benchwarming all the time in football. but since id rather play football than wrestle in the club here, i understand that ill probably be benchwarming for a few years, im ok with that. i just want to use my abilities for a positive function for the school, and football is way more productive than club wrestling haha.

I hear you man. Good luck to you, just work hard and be open to play anything. With your size you will stick out and wrestlers are good athletes and hard workers.

[Got2BGreat93]

I am forunate enough to be on scholarship at a Division 1 schol with 3 years remaining of elgibility. I am a 6'3 255 pound defensive end who is pretty strong (395 for 6 box squat 1 inch below parallel, a 320 hang clean, and benching near 360) and athletic (32 inch vertical and an okay 40 at 4.88 but a good shuttle around 4.4 seconds). I want to train this summer to put myself in position to make the NFL.

I have already got in contact with Defranco's which is the biggest one that came to mind and they said they'd love to have me(for around 100 dollers a week for 6 times a week) . However, i wanted to see what are some other top notch athletic training facilities you guys have heard of? Basically given the chance to train anywhere, where would you train?

[USF-Hitman]

I hear you man. Good luck to you, just work hard and be open to play anything. With your size you will stick out and wrestlers are good athletes and hard workers.

Thanks!

[cbiedess]

Here's my situation

I was planning on playing at a D3 school in wisconsin, as a LB or a FB...(leaning towards FB)

But when camp came around I chickened out and quit...I wasnt sure of my ability...and I'm not scared to take a hit, but I just wasnt sure how much more intense it would be than small d5 hs football in wisconsin...so i quit, and i feel like its the worst mistake ive made...so my question is how did you get all the bull**** outta your mind and just play ball like you know you can?


Also I'm finding trouble being motivated...I want to get back into football shape...

Current-

Weight:195
Height: 6'0
Lifts: I have no idea I haven't lifted in a long time
Speed and agility: have gone up I feel because Ive been playin alot of basketball +2 hours daily

Goals

Weight:215
Height:6'0
Bench: 225x5
Squat:405x1
Deadlift:450x1
Clean:235x3

40:4.7


So what can I do to get my self motivated...its been a while and im hungry to take and deliver a hit...that should be enough...but i just need to get over a hump...

Thanks

[PitbullJR]

Here's my situation

I was planning on playing at a D3 school in wisconsin, as a LB or a FB...(leaning towards FB)

But when camp came around I chickened out and quit...I wasnt sure of my ability...and I'm not scared to take a hit, but I just wasnt sure how much more intense it would be than small d5 hs football in wisconsin...so i quit, and i feel like its the worst mistake ive made...so my question is how did you get all the bull**** outta your mind and just play ball like you know you can?


Also I'm finding trouble being motivated...I want to get back into football shape...

Current-

Weight:195
Height: 6'0
Lifts: I have no idea I haven't lifted in a long time
Speed and agility: have gone up I feel because Ive been playin alot of basketball +2 hours daily

Goals

Weight:215
Height:6'0
Bench: 225x5
Squat:405x1
Deadlift:450x1
Clean:235x3

40:4.7


So what can I do to get my self motivated...its been a while and im hungry to take and deliver a hit...that should be enough...but i just need to get over a hump...

Thanks

The key to self motivation is the word SELF. Nobody on this board can say anything to get you motivated. Either you want to do it or you don't. Dig down deep in your soul and make a decision on what you want to do. The thing about quitting is that once it's done 1 time it gets easier to do again.
To answer your first question, I get the BS out of my mind and just play by training hard and praying. I try give myself the best opportunity to be successful. With that being said, whatever happens just happens.

[PitbullJR]

I am forunate enough to be on scholarship at a Division 1 schol with 3 years remaining of elgibility. I am a 6'3 255 pound defensive end who is pretty strong (395 for 6 box squat 1 inch below parallel, a 320 hang clean, and benching near 360) and athletic (32 inch vertical and an okay 40 at 4.88 but a good shuttle around 4.4 seconds). I want to train this summer to put myself in position to make the NFL.

I have already got in contact with Defranco's which is the biggest one that came to mind and they said they'd love to have me(for around 100 dollers a week for 6 times a week) . However, i wanted to see what are some other top notch athletic training facilities you guys have heard of? Basically given the chance to train anywhere, where would you train?

Well they are all the same. Some have different methods but ultimatley there is not a huge difference. There are but so many ways to train the body after a certain point.

[cbiedess]

The key to self motivation is the word SELF. Nobody on this board can say anything to get you motivated. Either you want to do it or you don't. Dig down deep in your soul and make a decision on what you want to do. The thing about quitting is that once it's done 1 time it gets easier to do again.
To answer your first question, I get the BS out of my mind and just play by training hard and praying. I try give myself the best opportunity to be successful. With that being said, whatever happens just happens.

Alright man good advice

[QuincyQ]

Is there any chance a 20 year old is able to get an INTERNATIONAL scholarship to play in the states as a wide receiver and how do i go about this(I live in the Netherlands)? This guy on my team who was 21 went to the states last year to a div2 college with a full scholarship (and it turns out div2 is to easy for him). Last year was my first year playing football in competition (injury and my dad wanting to start his own team prevented me from before) and i got a lot of coaches, players and old-players telling me i should go to the states (the level of play here is quite low).

Also i haven't started lifting for long so i'm probably not able to impress them with lifting stats is this big on those coaches?


TL;DR: am i to late/old now?

No thoughts on this?

And did you know any guys who played div1-2 college who weren't from the States?

[dancinchute]

Alright its my senior year in HS and ive had always wanted to play d1 football i have been on visits to a few big ten programs but they all want me to walk on do you think i should go to a junior college and try to earn a scholarship or just walk on. i play fullback im 6'1 235 pounds 4.9 40 ,315 bench and 425 squat

[igotmyracecard2]

Well they are all the same. Some have different methods but ultimatley there is not a huge difference. There are but so many ways to train the body after a certain point.

pics of superbowl ring
pics of gf

[PitbullJR]

Alright its my senior year in HS and ive had always wanted to play d1 football i have been on visits to a few big ten programs but they all want me to walk on do you think i should go to a junior college and try to earn a scholarship or just walk on. i play fullback im 6'1 235 pounds 4.9 40 ,315 bench and 425 squat

Why not go d1aa, d2??

[PitbullJR]

No thoughts on this?

And did you know any guys who played div1-2 college who weren't from the States?

You are not too old. I am not familiar on international rules. Tell your friend there is no such thing as too easy. If he is that good at the D2 level than we should be seeing him break every record. I do not know anyone from the states who played d1 or d2 college football.

[zdub32]

pics of wife i want to see what a average nfl players wife look like

Brenda Warner and Kim Kardashian both get mad publicity...you don't need to see his as I'm sure she falls in between those two.

[NeonJesus]

I've never played on a football team. I grew up in a country where NO ONE plays football. I've been a track athlete (400/800) and a soccer player throughout high school.

I would really like to play in college, most likely for a d3 team. The positions I have in mind are either kick return or running back.

I'm 5'7" but still growing a bit, so I'm looking at 5'8/9" by the time I'm 20 which is when I'll go to college. I've got quick legs and turn fast, or so i think as compared to the rest of my peers.

What kind of weight would I be looking at to be effective? I've looked at some stats of d3 players at this height and they're in the 175-190 range. Would it be possible to be lighter (160ish) and still be effective? Or would you just get tossed around regardless of how quick/fast you are?

And would you have any tips for a new player trying to get into football? The kind of things to expect, etc etc. I have 2 years before college, so I'd like to prepare myself to give me the best possible opportunity to make it onto the team.

Thanks

[PitbullJR]

I've never played on a football team. I grew up in a country where NO ONE plays football. I've been a track athlete (400/800) and a soccer player throughout high school.

I would really like to play in college, most likely for a d3 team. The positions I have in mind are either kick return or running back.

I'm 5'7" but still growing a bit, so I'm looking at 5'8/9" by the time I'm 20 which is when I'll go to college. I've got quick legs and turn fast, or so i think as compared to the rest of my peers.

What kind of weight would I be looking at to be effective? I've looked at some stats of d3 players at this height and they're in the 175-190 range. Would it be possible to be lighter (160ish) and still be effective? Or would you just get tossed around regardless of how quick/fast you are?

And would you have any tips for a new player trying to get into football? The kind of things to expect, etc etc. I have 2 years before college, so I'd like to prepare myself to give me the best possible opportunity to make it onto the team.

Thanks

Weight is not that important, your main focus should be on speed. Learn the game of football; watch it on tv, go to some games, talk to people who have played

[PowerHouse63]

Whats the best way to get looked at in high school? Maybe send in some highlight film??

[Fullback7]

Whats the best way to get looked at in high school? Maybe send in some highlight film??

I've posted in detail about this a lot of times bro. I'm sure Pit has some good tips to throw in as well. Check out some of my posts from the past. I sent out over 150 letters to different schools, and over 75 tapes.

[HTownOlajuwon]

Pitbull, I need some dumbbell routines to do for Football. I do military presses, bench presses and Bicep curls, but that isn't enough if you ask me. Please help me out, tell me the sets/reps to do and other exercises to do. It's for High School football though.

[PitbullJR]

Pitbull, I need some dumbbell routines to do for Football. I do military presses, bench presses and Bicep curls, but that isn't enough if you ask me. Please help me out, tell me the sets/reps to do and other exercises to do. It's for High School football though.

Add in side raises, front raises, shrugs, lat raises. Work your shoulders and that rotator cuff, it gets overlooked in football training and most injuries are the nagging shoulder ones. Anything from 3x, 5-10 reps is sufficient. Just log your workouts and increase weight properly.

[PitbullJR]

Whats the best way to get looked at in high school? Maybe send in some highlight film??

What fullback said is correct and go to all the camps you can. I didn't have this luxury when I was in HS. Use it to your full advantage

[kptran21]

first of all, this is an amazing thing you are doing pitbull. i only wish you had made this earlier when i was still in high school.

but anyways, i recently just made one of the toughest decisions of my life. this past fall, i played my freshman season at a division 3 school. i earned a starting spot as a corner, and i am confident in saying that i had a decent season. i love football with all my heart, but the school i was going to was one of the worst experiences of my life. i was truly miserable. i made the decision to go home after the fall semester and attend community college back at home for the spring semester, and i plan on trying to move up a division and play at a d2 or d1-aa school in the fall.

my former coaches were aware of the decision i made and i think i left the team the right way and am still in good standings with the coaches. i have read the ncaa transfer guide to the point where i have memorized the punctuations. i am in the process of putting together a highlight film from my freshman season, but how should i go about contacting coaches at new schools? i was never good at this back in high school.

i know i may be extremely undersized, but the one thing i know i have is heart. i dont think i am going to try to play corner anymore. i want to try playing receiver in college. i run great routes, good hands, and i am definitely not afraid to go across the middle. im just worried that i will be overlooked by coaches anywhere higher then d3 because i am so short. i give everything i have on the field and in the weightroom. i know i have the speed and quickness, and i live in the gym.

i dont think i have ever been under this much stress before in my life.

[HTownOlajuwon]

Add in side raises, front raises, shrugs, lat raises. Work your shoulders and that rotator cuff, it gets overlooked in football training and most injuries are the nagging shoulder ones. Anything from 3x, 5-10 reps is sufficient. Just log your workouts and increase weight properly.

Thanks man, and do you have any sets/reps recommendations to do for squats and benching exercises?

[PitbullJR]

first of all, this is an amazing thing you are doing pitbull. i only wish you had made this earlier when i was still in high school.

but anyways, i recently just made one of the toughest decisions of my life. this past fall, i played my freshman season at a division 3 school. i earned a starting spot as a corner, and i am confident in saying that i had a decent season. i love football with all my heart, but the school i was going to was one of the worst experiences of my life. i was truly miserable. i made the decision to go home after the fall semester and attend community college back at home for the spring semester, and i plan on trying to move up a division and play at a d2 or d1-aa school in the fall.

my former coaches were aware of the decision i made and i think i left the team the right way and am still in good standings with the coaches. i have read the ncaa transfer guide to the point where i have memorized the punctuations. i am in the process of putting together a highlight film from my freshman season, but how should i go about contacting coaches at new schools? i was never good at this back in high school.

i know i may be extremely undersized, but the one thing i know i have is heart. i dont think i am going to try to play corner anymore. i want to try playing receiver in college. i run great routes, good hands, and i am definitely not afraid to go across the middle. im just worried that i will be overlooked by coaches anywhere higher then d3 because i am so short. i give everything i have on the field and in the weightroom. i know i have the speed and quickness, and i live in the gym.

i dont think i have ever been under this much stress before in my life.

First, just relax. Don't put added pressure on yourself. Imagine when you get 30 or 40 and your teenage son is doing some stupid sh!t and you knowwwwww he is going to get in trouble, but he still doesn't listen. My point is that there are going to be times in life where you are going to be veryyyyyy stress, don't start the process sooner than it has to be.

Now in regards to playing ball, which schools do you want to go 2? Once you get that list narrowed down, just call the coaches and say that you are interested in transferring. Some schools will react different that is why I asked which schools are you looking at. When talking to them they may ask for film, so send it if you want...if you feel more comfortable just showing them on the field than do that. Keep in mind everything I said depends on the d2 and d1aa schools you have in mind. Walking onto Richmond Univ is much different than walking on to Valparaiso Univ. Once I know the schools you are talking about I amy be able to give a more detailed answer. But relax, things will work out man.

[PitbullJR]

Thanks man, and do you have any sets/reps recommendations to do for squats and benching exercises?

They change man...there is a sticky in this section of different schools workout program, choose one and follow it with intensity. If you do so, the results will show. I believe Youngstown State has a good one

[kptran21]

well the main school i have in mind in west georgia. i have a friend that is going to school there, and he tells me nothing but great things about the school. i have also considered jacksonville university because it is closer to home. i have a small list of division 2 programs in the southeast region so i can be closer to home. i was living in new york, and as much as i loved the city it was too cold and too far from home.

[PitbullJR]

well the main school i have in mind in west georgia. i have a friend that is going to school there, and he tells me nothing but great things about the school. i have also considered jacksonville university because it is closer to home. i have a small list of division 2 programs in the southeast region so i can be closer to home. i was living in new york, and as much as i loved the city it was too cold and too far from home.

Jacksonville univ is a good school. My brothers friend walk-on there and did his thing. The schools you name are cool. Just do what I said. They will give you a chance. Just make the most out of oppurtunities.

[kptran21]

thanks a lot. i hope to see you on an nfl roster in the near future

[PitbullJR]

thanks a lot. i hope to see you on an nfl roster in the near future

Thanks brother. Do your thing this season

[Chest-Rockwell]

I play D-line, and was wondering what the stats were for the guys on your team

I'm 190 right now because of wrestling, but I was 210 in the football season and want to get up to 225-230ish next year. I was wondering if 260-280lb is big enough for D-line

Also I run a 4.9, what do you think the average d=line for your team is?

[HTownOlajuwon]

They change man...there is a sticky in this section of different schools workout program, choose one and follow it with intensity. If you do so, the results will show. I believe Youngstown State has a good one

Thanks, I'm trying to play Safety for my high school. I'm going to be a senior next year in High School. I've always wanted to play football but basketball was in the way and I don't play organized basketball anymore. I'm kind of chubby and slow though, so maybe you have some workout plan for me, I know I asked you earlier but I just wanted to know your take.

[Eaglepride03]

thanks. and how beneficial would it be to go to NUC? this is my freshman year

I plan to go as well. I will be at the ones in Baltimore, MD as well as Northern VA. Also plan on going to a Nike Combine in Baltimore.

[Dennis71]

the coach just emailed me this after watching my film:

Dennis,


I had the opportunity to view your DVD. Although you are a good solid player you will need to be much bigger to play football in our league. Most of the OL you will play against in our league weigh 250 lb. and more. You are welcome to be on our team.







Right now im 188lbs, I wanna be around 215 by the time I play football, but i do not want to sacrifice any speed. Also im afriad (since i used to be FAT) to try and bulk because im scared that Ill get fat.

[federaldb59]

Congrats dennis. Go on a clean bulk, lots of chicken, lean ground beef. Think about it, you could probably eat an extra 2000 cals of chicken ontop of what your doing now would you gain much fat? Most likely not since all the cals are comming from protein. Thats just a theory though I have no backing but its pretty logical.

[Dennis71]

Congrats dennis. Go on a clean bulk, lots of chicken, lean ground beef. Think about it, you could probably eat an extra 2000 cals of chicken ontop of what your doing now would you gain much fat? Most likely not since all the cals are comming from protein. Thats just a theory though I have no backing but its pretty logical.


This is what i was thinking...
Eat just a little bit over maintaince.. like just a few hundred, or even at maintainence. And continue on getting stronger and faster

[DriveMyWhey]

This is what i was thinking...
Eat just a little bit over maintaince.. like just a few hundred, or even at maintainence. And continue on getting stronger and faster

i didn't read your previous posts but since that coach told you that you're competing against other offensive linemen i'm assuming you're playing d-line, and most likely defensive end. i think that eating "just a little over maintaince" ain't gonna cut it for ya.
showing up at 200 wouldn't have the same impact as showing up at 220 or 230, just saying.

[Dennis71]

i didn't read your previous posts but since that coach told you that you're competing against other offensive linemen i'm assuming you're playing d-line, and most likely defensive end. i think that eating "just a little over maintaince" ain't gonna cut it for ya.
showing up at 200 wouldn't have the same impact as showing up at 220 or 230, just saying.


i was thinking about trying to comin in at 215-220lbs

[DriveMyWhey]

i was thinking about trying to comin in at 215-220lbs

oh, well that's good.

[LC83]

Jacksonville univ is a good school. My brothers friend walk-on there and did his thing. The schools you name are cool. Just do what I said. They will give you a chance. Just make the most out of oppurtunities.

If u end up going to JU you best be fast. Lots of speed on that team.

[PitbullJR]

I play D-line, and was wondering what the stats were for the guys on your team

I'm 190 right now because of wrestling, but I was 210 in the football season and want to get up to 225-230ish next year. I was wondering if 260-280lb is big enough for D-line

Also I run a 4.9, what do you think the average d=line for your team is?

We had some big boys, my main ventrell was in the 300's, Pryor was in the 300's. 260-280 is big enough depending on what level of school you go too. That size will work mainly in mid to lower level 1aa and d2. But in all honestly size is not everything so if you can ball and are fast, you will be in the rotation

[PitbullJR]

the coach just emailed me this after watching my film:

Dennis,


I had the opportunity to view your DVD. Although you are a good solid player you will need to be much bigger to play football in our league. Most of the OL you will play against in our league weigh 250 lb. and more. You are welcome to be on our team.







Right now im 188lbs, I wanna be around 215 by the time I play football, but i do not want to sacrifice any speed. Also im afriad (since i used to be FAT) to try and bulk because im scared that Ill get fat.

Dennis just eat right and lift heavy. By doing that and your speed training you will be okay. I have seen some guys at the school you are going too....they are not big at all.

[PitbullJR]

If u end up going to JU you best be fast. Lots of speed on that team.

He wasn't that fast....he just was a baller. When he got there he handle his business

[BeastAndPower]

Hey Pitbull I have been doing the vertical jump bible for plyos but the only problem is that each session takes up to an 1 hour and 30 min. I don't have time to do these because of school. Do u have any plyo's workouts to recommend to me, or some that u did while u played at UK.

[federaldb59]

Somethings wrong if its taking you that long to do 1 workout. Itd take me 45 minutes normally.

[HTownOlajuwon]

Thanks, I'm trying to play Safety for my high school. I'm going to be a senior next year in High School. I've always wanted to play football but basketball was in the way and I don't play organized basketball anymore. I'm kind of chubby and slow though, so maybe you have some workout plan for me, I know I asked you earlier but I just wanted to know your take.

So like would you suggest I lose weight or anything like that? I'm the exact size as Wes Welker, 5'9, 185 pounds.

[Dennis71]

Dennis just eat right and lift heavy. By doing that and your speed training you will be okay. I have seen some guys at the school you are going too....they are not big at all.

thanks, also from your advice, u seem pretty high on speed. I figured i would just show up and be extremey quick and fast and figure b/c of my athleticism id get some PT

[PitbullJR]

thanks, also from your advice, u seem pretty high on speed. I figured i would just show up and be extremey quick and fast and figure b/c of my athleticism id get some PT

That's the route to go. The reason why I am so big on speed because once you reach a certain strength level than what is the point? Okay you bench 325, squat 450, DL 500 etc....How much stronger are you going to get and how much more muscle mass are you going to build. With speed you can always get quicker and faster. I will admit the faster you are the faster it's harder to get but the average ball player is not that fast. By you being fast you give yourself a edge.

I have also witness a trend with a lot of younger athletes which consist of all weight room workouts. I kid you not, My dad use to have myself and my brothers & cousins doing drills for hours. I didn't touch a weight until I got to college. I was always naturally strong and should have been lifting in HS but I got better by being on the field. It seems like this aspect of training is getting neglected or not done as much as its suppose too. If someone would ask me would you rather lift or run, I will choose to run. The game is played on the field and not in the weight room. Just take a look at the top athletes in some sports and you will see a common trend: I think it would be more beneficial to run sprints, bunny hops, perfecting your first step, back pedaling, working technique than hitting the weight room. But as I stated first, you should have a solid strength base.

Fedor - Not big on weights
Floyd Mayweather - Not big on weights
LT - Not big on weights

[PitbullJR]

So like would you suggest I lose weight or anything like that? I'm the exact size as Wes Welker, 5'9, 185 pounds.

Bruh on some serious sh!t I can't answer that. A lot of people are the same exact size as Wes Walker and don't play professional football. Size has nothing to do with it. I do not know your speed level, athleticism, knowledge of the game etc.... I played DB and I was 205-215...Many more things come into play other than size

[PitbullJR]

Hey Pitbull I have been doing the vertical jump bible for plyos but the only problem is that each session takes up to an 1 hour and 30 min. I don't have time to do these because of school. Do u have any plyo's workouts to recommend to me, or some that u did while u played at UK.

Vertical Jump Bible? Do bunny hops, one leg hops, jump over hurdells, medicine ball tosses. Why are you concern so much about your vertical? The only time it matters is during combine time and pro day.

[HTownOlajuwon]

Bruh on some serious sh!t I can't answer that. A lot of people are the same exact size as Wes Walker and don't play professional football. Size has nothing to do with it. I do not know your speed level, athleticism, knowledge of the game etc.... I played DB and I was 205-215...Many more things come into play other than size

Well I'm pretty slow, like below average speed I guess. Not super athletic, but average. I have a good understanding of the game. And were you 205-215 for high school DB?

[LC83]

He wasn't that fast....he just was a baller. When he got there he handle his business

That works just as well too ha!

[HTownOlajuwon]

but pitbull if you can't answer this, please try and help me out here.

I'm 5'9, 185 pounds and I can only bench 125 on each side, if it fully touches the chest. If It's only a couple of inches off of my chest I can do 130. Regardless, I'm embarrassed as hell and I want to be able to bench more and I'm not sure what can help me aside from working out more or how embarrassed I should be.

[Lift2Gain]

Hey i was wondering what the biggest transition between high school and college is?
i mean of course ability of the players because every team is filled with good players unlike a lot of high school teams. my guess would be the speed of the game which is unfortunate for me because while im not slow it is not one of my strengths
also how much improvement did you see your freshman year weight room wise? i mean im very strong for my school but not as much in comparison to some other high schools out there and certainly not in college. it seems like freshman year it would be so hard to be good because everyone else has trained together and had a weight lifting coach. another thing is when did you go to that college freshman year? since football is a fall sport i assume you went in the summer sometime before the other students

[PitbullJR]

but pitbull if you can't answer this, please try and help me out here.

I'm 5'9, 185 pounds and I can only bench 125 on each side, if it fully touches the chest. If It's only a couple of inches off of my chest I can do 130. Regardless, I'm embarrassed as hell and I want to be able to bench more and I'm not sure what can help me aside from working out more or how embarrassed I should be.

No need to be embarass. Just keep improving. Who gives a hell what others think. Work hard and get better and in due time your time 2 shine will come

[PitbullJR]

Hey i was wondering what the biggest transition between high school and college is?
i mean of course ability of the players because every team is filled with good players unlike a lot of high school teams. my guess would be the speed of the game which is unfortunate for me because while im not slow it is not one of my strengths
also how much improvement did you see your freshman year weight room wise? i mean im very strong for my school but not as much in comparison to some other high schools out there and certainly not in college. it seems like freshman year it would be so hard to be good because everyone else has trained together and had a weight lifting coach. another thing is when did you go to that college freshman year? since football is a fall sport i assume you went in the summer sometime before the other students

I started college in June. We were required to take summer classes. Freshmen yr I benched 225 4 times, By my senior yr I could do 15-20. You will get stronger once you perfect the technique

[Fullback7]

I can't remember if you're the one supposedly playing in the NFL, if you currently aren't what are you doing these days? If you are, do you training yourself or by your own training? Or do you have a selected team coach that works with you? Just curious.

[PitbullJR]

I can't remember if you're the one supposedly playing in the NFL, if you currently aren't what are you doing these days? If you are, do you training yourself or by your own training? Or do you have a selected team coach that works with you? Just curious.

I am training and getting ready for OTA's. I have a selected trainer that I am working with.

[PitbullJR]

first of all, this is an amazing thing you are doing pitbull. i only wish you had made this earlier when i was still in high school.

but anyways, i recently just made one of the toughest decisions of my life. this past fall, i played my freshman season at a division 3 school. i earned a starting spot as a corner, and i am confident in saying that i had a decent season. i love football with all my heart, but the school i was going to was one of the worst experiences of my life. i was truly miserable. i made the decision to go home after the fall semester and attend community college back at home for the spring semester, and i plan on trying to move up a division and play at a d2 or d1-aa school in the fall.

my former coaches were aware of the decision i made and i think i left the team the right way and am still in good standings with the coaches. i have read the ncaa transfer guide to the point where i have memorized the punctuations. i am in the process of putting together a highlight film from my freshman season, but how should i go about contacting coaches at new schools? i was never good at this back in high school.

i know i may be extremely undersized, but the one thing i know i have is heart. i dont think i am going to try to play corner anymore. i want to try playing receiver in college. i run great routes, good hands, and i am definitely not afraid to go across the middle. im just worried that i will be overlooked by coaches anywhere higher then d3 because i am so short. i give everything i have on the field and in the weightroom. i know i have the speed and quickness, and i live in the gym.

i dont think i have ever been under this much stress before in my life.

How are things going with the transfer?

[PitbullJR]

thanks, also from your advice, u seem pretty high on speed. I figured i would just show up and be extremey quick and fast and figure b/c of my athleticism id get some PT

How are workouts going at your school now? Spring ball is about to start up

[DocHollidy]

Question for you, I walked on to my school team 3 weeks ago. I have been getting positive feedback from the coaches almost everyday, they all say I'm doing good things and I have a lot of ability, and that they are impressed. However I started out at Rush DE, then they moved me to TE, now they are talking about H-Back or maybe Rush DE again, they said that I shouldnt feel pressured to play Tight End, and to just do my thing and they will put me where I can see the field. My question is from your experience in college, if they changed your position is it a good thing? I feel like I've had to go back to square one 3 times, and just today they said that I was in their offense's TE/H-Back role, which they dont even run an H-Back that I know of.

[PitbullJR]

Question for you, I walked on to my school team 3 weeks ago. I have been getting positive feedback from the coaches almost everyday, they all say I'm doing good things and I have a lot of ability, and that they are impressed. However I started out at Rush DE, then they moved me to TE, now they are talking about H-Back or maybe Rush DE again, they said that I shouldnt feel pressured to play Tight End, and to just do my thing and they will put me where I can see the field. My question is from your experience in college, if they changed your position is it a good thing? I feel like I've had to go back to square one 3 times, and just today they said that I was in their offense's TE/H-Back role, which they dont even run an H-Back that I know of.

Answer this for me first; What is your gut feeling telling you? Do you think they are being honest or are they giving you the run a around until the freshmens come in the summer. How do you feel? Once you answer this I can better help.

[GSparky]

What would be a good 40 time for a MLB at a D1 school?

[PitbullJR]

What would be a good 40 time for a MLB at a D1 school?

anything under a 4.8

[PitbullJR]

When do yall put on the pads? They seem to like your athleticism. TE/H-Back are basically the same position, so dont worry about that. I have seen people get their positions switched plenty of times and they were getting jerked around. However, I also seen some get switched a couple of times but it was for ther betterment of the team and they did play a lot. Just keeping working hard and be open to anything, but i understand your frustration. Keep me updated when you put the pads on.

[DocHollidy]

When do yall put on the pads? They seem to like your athleticism. TE/H-Back are basically the same position, so dont worry about that. I have seen people get their positions switched plenty of times and they were getting jerked around. However, I also seen some get switched a couple of times but it was for ther betterment of the team and they did play a lot. Just keeping working hard and be open to anything, but i understand your frustration. Keep me updated when you put the pads on.

late March, cant wait for that, I dunno I will stay open minded to whatever, but the coaches said to just be myself, and they would put me where I can play. Thanks for the help.

[PitbullJR]

late March, cant wait for that, I dunno I will stay open minded to whatever, but the coaches said to just be myself, and they would put me where I can play. Thanks for the help.

No problem man

[daniel321]

Hey pitbull i just want to start by thanking you for taking time and answering all of our questions. Im sure it can get annoying after all of us ask pretty much around the same thing. My question is Ill be attending my first semester starting this month coming up at my local JR college. Now im not ready psychically for football and by that i mean i have no injuries its just that i got big headed and wanted to bulk up ALOT in a short period of time and just wanted to get bigger strong faster than everyone else. I can be honest and say that it all back fired on me and for some reason it never hit me but i gainged alot of bodyfat and hardly ANY muscle just maybe a few pounds thats it. In the end i got up to around 30% bodyfat I got some help and droped my bodyfat with a bodybuilding like diet and its now 14.2% Sooo im almost there.My goal is to get around 6% and then do a nice clean EDUCATED bulk now that i know how to eat and train properly I can do this in NO time at all im sure of it. So basically i wont be ready psychically for a few months then i know i can be unstopable. So should not start school this semester and wait this semester out and focus improving in every single way possible eat sleep and dream football eating right and lifting weights focus on getting faster. I know if i go back to school now i wont be able to dedicated myself completly to gaining my weight and improving well im just not to sure what to do would appreciate some help thanks man By the way my age is 20 not 24. Feel free to ask any questions to give me the most accurate answer

[PitbullJR]

Hey pitbull i just want to start by thanking you for taking time and answering all of our questions. Im sure it can get annoying after all of us ask pretty much around the same thing. My question is Ill be attending my first semester starting this month coming up at my local JR college. Now im not ready psychically for football and by that i mean i have no injuries its just that i got big headed and wanted to bulk up ALOT in a short period of time and just wanted to get bigger strong faster than everyone else. I can be honest and say that it all back fired on me and for some reason it never hit me but i gainged alot of bodyfat and hardly ANY muscle just maybe a few pounds thats it. In the end i got up to around 30% bodyfat I got some help and droped my bodyfat with a bodybuilding like diet and its now 14.2% Sooo im almost there.My goal is to get around 6% and then do a nice clean EDUCATED bulk now that i know how to eat and train properly I can do this in NO time at all im sure of it. So basically i wont be ready psychically for a few months then i know i can be unstopable. So should not start school this semester and wait this semester out and focus improving in every single way possible eat sleep and dream football eating right and lifting weights focus on getting faster. I know if i go back to school now i wont be able to dedicated myself completly to gaining my weight and improving well im just not to sure what to do would appreciate some help thanks man By the way my age is 20 not 24. Feel free to ask any questions to give me the most accurate answer

Go to school. Don't hold out on school because of football. I am sure if you put your mind to it you can do class work while training. Time waits for nobody kid, enroll and train your butt off...things will turn out for the best.

[2jzJunkie]

Question about football and doing a transfer from d3-d2/d1. I joined the army out of high school and have recently started getting back into football shape while going to a jc. They have a decent football team in cali for d3 so Ive been putting on weight and getting my speed back. I played safety and running back in high school and am looking to play running back for college. Currently im 6ft 180 but the weight has been coming back quickly. I was thinking of playing for the two years while I get my credits out of the way and then doing a trasnfer to a d2/d1 school. Would big schools still be interested in a 24-25 year old that would be playing as a junior? Also I am feeling good but know that I still need a bit more time before I can be a solid player again and with try outs coming up I was considering talking to the coach about being a red shirt so I could get back into the practice routine but still be able to show 2 good years of competitive play. Would that make sense? Sorry about the long post and thanks for any help.

[PitbullJR]

Question about football and doing a transfer from d3-d2/d1. I joined the army out of high school and have recently started getting back into football shape while going to a jc. They have a decent football team in cali for d3 so Ive been putting on weight and getting my speed back. I played safety and running back in high school and am looking to play running back for college. Currently im 6ft 180 but the weight has been coming back quickly. I was thinking of playing for the two years while I get my credits out of the way and then doing a trasnfer to a d2/d1 school. Would big schools still be interested in a 24-25 year old that would be playing as a junior? Also I am feeling good but know that I still need a bit more time before I can be a solid player again and with try outs coming up I was considering talking to the coach about being a red shirt so I could get back into the practice routine but still be able to show 2 good years of competitive play. Would that make sense? Sorry about the long post and thanks for any help.

Yes coaches will be interested in a player 24-25. We had a player 27, if you are good they don't care. The hell with a redshirt, play balll...thats the only way you are goin to get better and be seen. Why prolong your career even more??? no reason son

[LC83]

In college were you cool with the other athletes? What about regular students? I feel like most of my team only hangs out with each other or some of the other sports but not the regular students...except for girls ha!

[2jzJunkie]

Thanks for the reply. I was considering red shirt so that I could post some impressive footage for 2 solid years of play instead of mostly focusing on my soph year. Makes sense though. I should really only need 1 good season to give schools a look at the type of player I am.